9-10, 3-5 Conference
69
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILST | 42 | 27 | 69 |
| MOST | 33 | 27 | 60 |
10-9, 2-6 Conference
60
Burford scores 22 as Illinois State defeats Missouri State 69-60
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- — Darius Burford scored 22 points as Illinois State beat Missouri State 69-60 on Saturday.
Burford added three steals for the Redbirds (9-10, 3-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Luke Kasubke scored 12 points, shooting 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. Myles Foster had 11 points and was 4 of 9 shooting and 3 of 7 from the free throw line. The Redbirds stopped a six-game skid with the victory.
The Bears (10-9, 2-6) were led by Donovan Clay, who posted 19 points and five blocks. Alston Mason added 18 points for Missouri State.
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Game Information
Great Southern Bank Arena
7:00 PM, 20 January 2024
Springfield, MO
Attendance: 2,103
- Referees:
- Mike O'Neill
- Edward Crenshaw
- Jabir Walker
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 3-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Drake | 2-1 | 1 | 12-1 |
| UIC | 2-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Indiana State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Evansville | 2-1 | 1 | 5-9 |
| Belmont | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Illinois State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Valparaiso | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Murray State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Missouri State | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
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