The Redbirds fired rounds of 307 and 306 for a 613 total. Loyola shot 592, followed by Southern Illinois (611) and ISU heading into Tuesday's final 18 holes.
Leading the way for ISU is Andrew O'Brien. The senior fired 76-77 for a 153 total and is tied for 11th. The Redbird trio of Dan Anfield, Felix van Dijk and Joe Hodgson are tied for 14th (155) while David Perkins is tied for 21st (156).
Loyola's Devin Johnson is the individual leader at 3-under-par 141 after shooting 70-71. Caleb VanArragon of Valparaiso is in second at 149.
Day, Leonard honored: ISU senior Morgan Day and junior Mack Leonard were named MVC Softball Pitcher and Player of the Week, respectively.