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Recap - Illinois State Defeats Missouri State 70-68

Illinois State got 16 points from Dalton Banks en route to a 70-68 victory over Missouri State on Saturday at Great Southern Bank Arena.

Illinois State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -3.0-point spread.

Illinois State got 14 points from Johnny Kinziger and another 13 points from Jordan Davis. Dalton Banks contributed 8 assists, while Jordan Davis cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Missouri State got 15 points from Chase Martin in a losing cause and another 15 points from Vincent Brady II. Michael Osei-Bonsu contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Osei-Bonsu had 12 rebounds.

Illinois State led at halftime, 35-33.

Missouri State had a 29-23 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Illinois State heads into a battle against Southern Illinois. Missouri State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Belmont.