Overview
- MJ Collins Jr. scored 20 points, hit four 3-pointers and made late free throws to secure the result.
- Garry Clark delivered 18 points and eight rebounds off the bench on 7-of-8 shooting with a perfect night at the line.
- Mason Falslev and Drake Allen drove for key layups in the final minute after the Redbirds had cut the margin to three.
- Jerrod Calhoun elevated Zach Keller to his first start of the season, and the 6-foot-10 forward posted nine points and an early spark.
- The win halted Illinois State’s seven-game streak as Ty Pence led the Redbirds with 21 points, moving the teams to 9-1 and 8-3 before Utah State opens Mountain West play Dec. 20 against Colorado State.