ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars vs Illinois State Redbirds Recap - Illinois State Wins 77-71
Illinois State got 20 points from Darius Burford as they ran past Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 77-71 on Saturday at Horton Field House.
Illinois State was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.
Colton Sandage had 16 points for Illinois State and Seneca Knight chipped in with 12 points. Seneca Knight had 3 assists for them, while Kendall Lewis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville got a 20-point performance from Ray'Sean Taylor, who was supported by 12 points from Shamar Wright. Damarco Minor had 5 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, while Jonathan Kurtas grabbed 7 rebounds.
Illinois State had a 34-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Illinois State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Ball State. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Illinois Tech.