NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State got a 20-point, 12-rebound double-double from Phil Fayne, and a 15-point effort from newcomer Josh Jefferson, as the Redbirds shrugged off a slow start to pull away in a 80-58 exhibition win over the Lewis Flyers.
How It Happened
The Redbirds got off to a slow start in the game, and Lewis jumped out to an early five-point, 9-4 lead, before Illinois State battled back, and used an 8-0 run – capped by a Josh Jefferson three-pointer – to take a 14-12 advantage.