Evans scores 29 as ISU takes third in Tip-Off Classic

CONWAY, S.C. — Keyshawn Evans scored 20 of his career-high 29 points in the first half as Illinois State's basketball team downed Tulsa, 84-68, in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Classic at Myrtle Beach third-place game Sunday at HTC Center.

Evans went 10 of 13 from the field, making all six of his 3-point attempts. Milik Yarbrough added 18 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Phil Fayne had 18 points as the Redbirds improved to 2-2.

ISU faces Quincy at 8 p.m. Wednesday in its home opener at Redbird Arena.

Tulsa (2-3), which trailed by 22 midway through the second half, got within 76-66 with 4:08 left before ISU pulled away. Forward Junior Etou paced the Golden Hurricane, who come to Redbird…