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Illinois State Defeats Bucknell 105-100 - Recap
Illinois State got a 23-point performance from Sy Chatman, who added 0 assists as Illinois State ran past Bucknell 105-100 on Saturday at Redbird Arena.
Illinois State got 23 points from Sy Chatman and another 12 points from Josiah Strong. Mark Freeman contributed 7 assists, while Sy Chatman cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Bucknell got a 38-point performance from Andrew Funk, who was supported by 18 points from Elvin Edmonds IV. Xander Rice had 7 assists in a losing cause for Bucknell, while Alex Timmerman grabbed 9 rebounds.
Illinois State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Bucknell won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-38.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Saint Louis. Bucknell will aim to get back on the winning track at Mercer.