Thomas scores 31 as Norfolk State beats Illinois State 64-58
NORMAL, Ill. -- — Jamarii Thomas' 31 points led Norfolk State over Illinois State 64-58 on Saturday night.
Thomas added six rebounds and three steals for the Spartans (7-3). Allen Betrand was 4-of-10 shooting (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 12 points.
Johnny Kinziger led the way for the Redbirds (6-4) with 13 points. Myles Foster added 11 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for Illinois State. In addition, Darius Burford had 11 points.
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Game Information
CEFCU Arena
12:00 AM, 10 December 2023
Normal, IL
Attendance: 3,788
- Referees:
- Jeff Campbell
- Chance Wallesen
- Ervin Wilson
2024-25 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 2-0 | - | 11-7 |
| South Carolina State | 2-0 | - | 8-9 |
| Howard | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-9 |
| Morgan State | 1-1 | 1 | 7-11 |
| Coppin State | 1-1 | 1 | 2-14 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 0-1 | 1.5 | 4-13 |
| Delaware State | 0-2 | 2 | 7-9 |
| North Carolina Central | 0-2 | 2 | 7-12 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 4-0 | - | 13-2 |
| Indiana State | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| UIC | 3-2 | 1.5 | 10-5 |
| Drake | 2-2 | 2 | 12-2 |
| Belmont | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Illinois State | 2-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| Valparaiso | 2-2 | 2 | 9-6 |
| Murray State | 2-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Evansville | 2-2 | 2 | 5-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 5-10 |
| Missouri State | 0-5 | 4.5 | 7-9 |
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