ncaab Game Recap
Illinois State Redbirds vs Chicago State Cougars Wrap - Illinois State Wins 80-71
Chicago State was victimized by Antonio Reeves for 30 points as Illinois State defeated them 80-71 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Illinois State earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -10.5-point spread.
Illinois State got 19 points from Josiah Strong and another 10 points from Howard Fleming Jr.. Howard Fleming Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Kendall Lewis cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Chicago State got 17 points from Jahsean Corbett in a losing cause and another 13 points from Coreyoun Rushin. Dominique Alexander contributed 4 assists for them, while Coreyoun Rushin had 9 rebounds.
Illinois State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Chicago State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-24.
Illinois State heads into a battle against Quincy. Chicago State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Illinois.