Illinois State Redbirds at Missouri State Bears
· NCAA Men's BasketballBurford scores 22 as Illinois State defeats Missouri State 69-60
Burford added three steals for the Redbirds (9-10, 3-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Luke Kasubke scored 12 points, shooting 4 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc. Myles Foster had 11 points and was 4 of 9 shooting and 3 of 7 from the free throw line. The Redbirds stopped a six-game skid with the victory.
The Bears (10-9, 2-6) were led by Donovan Clay, who posted 19 points and five blocks. Alston Mason added 18 points for Missouri State.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 69 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 69 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Myles Foster Defensive Rebound. | 69 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:03 | Nick Kramer missed Jumper. | 69 - 60 |
| 2nd 0:04 | Nick Kramer Offensive Rebound. | 69 - 60 |
Statistics
ILST |
MOST |
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|---|---|---|
| 22-51 | FG | 19-56 |
| 43 | Field Goal % | 34 |
| 7-19 | 3PT | 6-26 |
| 37 | Three Point % | 23 |
| 18-27 | FT | 16-19 |
| 67 | Free Throw % | 84 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 7 | Offensive Rebounds | 12 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 28 |
| 12 | Assists | 7 |
| 6 | Steals | 4 |
| 2 | Blocks | 8 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 15 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 24 | Points Off Turnovers | 10 |
| 11 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 24 |
| 20 | Fouls | 23 |
| 9 | Largest Lead | 4 |
Game Information
Venue: Great Southern Bank Arena
Location: Springfield, MO
Attendance: 2,103 | Capacity:
Location: Springfield, MO
Attendance: 2,103 | Capacity:
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 17-3 | - | 26-8 |
| Sam Houston | 13-7 | 4 | 22-12 |
| Louisiana Tech | 11-9 | 6 | 20-14 |
| Western Kentucky | 11-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Middle Tennessee | 11-9 | 6 | 17-15 |
| Kennesaw State | 10-10 | 7 | 21-14 |
| Jacksonville State | 10-10 | 7 | 15-17 |
| New Mexico State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 16-18 |
| Florida International | 8-12 | 9 | 15-17 |
| UTEP | 7-13 | 10 | 11-20 |
| Delaware | 6-14 | 11 | 10-21 |


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