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Missouri Valley Tournament - Missouri State Bears vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - Illinois State Wins 70-54

Johnny Kinziger scored 13 points leading Illinois State to a 70-54 victory over Missouri State at Enterprise Center on Thursday.

Illinois State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite.

Dalton Banks had 12 points for Illinois State and Chase Walker chipped in with 11 points. Dalton Banks had 8 assists for them, while Chase Walker was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Missouri State got a 10-point performance from Vincent Brady II, who was supported by 10 points from Michael Osei-Bonsu. Zaxton King had 3 assists in a losing cause for Missouri State, while Vincent Brady II grabbed 7 rebounds.

Illinois State led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Missouri State had a 31-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.