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Recap - Illinois State Defeats Saint Louis 81-77
Saint Louis was scorched by Chase Walker for 27 points as Illinois State defeated them 81-77 in NCAA action on Sunday.
Bettors who backed Illinois State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.
Johnny Kinziger had 20 points for Illinois State and Dalton Banks chipped in with 8 points. Dalton Banks had 4 assists for them, while Chase Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Saint Louis got a 28-point performance from Robbie Avila, who was supported by 22 points from Isaiah Swope. Kalu Anya had 5 assists in a losing cause for Saint Louis, while Kalu Anya grabbed 9 rebounds.
Illinois State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Saint Louis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 28-27.
Illinois State heads into a battle against Northern Illinois. Saint Louis, meanwhile, will have their next action against Wofford.