NORMAL, Ill. – Despite out-rebounding Missouri State and committing single-digit turnovers, the Illinois State Redbirds were unable to overcome a cold finish to the game, falling 72-62 to the Bears on Sunday afternoon.
DJ Horne continued his torrid long-range shooting as the sophomore – who came into the game ranked ninth in the country in three-point field goal percentage – made 4-of-7 from beyond the arc, scoring a team-high 18 points along with two rebounds and two assists. Josiah Strong scored 14 points off the bench while Antonio Reeves scored nine.