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Illinois State off to best MVC start, beats Evansville 69-59

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- Phil Fayne had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Illinois State beat Evansville 69-59 on Sunday for its 11th straight win.

The Redbirds (18-4, 10-0 Missouri Valley) have also won six straight road games, and its 10-0 MVC start is a program best. Evansville (10-13, 1-9) has lost eight in a row.

Paris Lee had 15 points for Illinois State. Keyshawn Evans and Deontae Hawkins added 11 points apiece.

Jaylon Brown scored 17 points and David Howard added 16 to lead the Purple Aces.