Illinois State Redbirds @ UIC Flames
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 45 | 36 | 81 |
UIC | 37 | 42 | 79 |
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
Chicago, IL
Referee:Kelly Self
Referee:Brooks Wells
Referee:James Ford
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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