Illinois State Redbirds @ UIC Flames
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 30 | 39 | 69 |
UIC | 36 | 28 | 64 |
Illinois State knocks off UIC 69-64
CHICAGO -- — Darius Burford's 20 points helped Illinois State defeat UIC 69-64 on Thursday night in a Missouri Valley Conference opener.
Burford was 7 of 10 shooting and 6 of 7 from the free throw line for the Redbirds (4-3). Dalton Banks scored 19 points, going 7 of 10 and 4 of 6 from the free throw line. Luke Kasubke had 11 points and shot 4 of 5 from the field and 1 for 5 from the line.
The Flames (5-3) were led in scoring by Filip, who finished with 17 points. Isaiah Rivera added 15 points and two steals for UIC. Toby Okani also recorded nine points, six rebounds, three steals and two blocks.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Bert Smith
Referee:Ray Natali
Referee:Chase Shaw
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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