Walker's 31 lead Illinois State past UIC 81-79
CHICAGO -- — Chase Walker's 31 points led Illinois State over UIC 81-79 on Wednesday night.
Walker added nine rebounds for the Redbirds (15-9, 7-6 Missouri Valley Conference). Jordan Davis went 6 of 9 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 17 points. Malachi Poindexter shot 4 for 5, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Tyem Freeman led the Flames (15-9, 7-6) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and two blocks. Jordan Mason added 15 points and four assists for UIC. Javon Jackson finished with 12 points, five assists and two steals.
Walker's 15-point second half helped Illinois State finish off the two-point victory after Poindexter made 1 of 2 free throws with four seconds remaining. Mason's 3-point attempt at the buzzer was off the mark for UIC.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Kelly Self
- Brooks Wells
- James Ford
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 11-2 | - | 21-2 |
| Bradley | 9-4 | 2 | 18-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 9-4 | 2 | 15-9 |
| Belmont | 8-5 | 3 | 16-8 |
| Illinois State | 7-6 | 4 | 15-9 |
| UIC | 7-6 | 4 | 14-9 |
| Indiana State | 6-7 | 5 | 12-12 |
| Southern Illinois | 6-7 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Evansville | 6-7 | 5 | 9-15 |
| Murray State | 5-8 | 6 | 11-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-10 | 8 | 10-14 |
| Missouri State | 1-12 | 10 | 8-16 |
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