NATCHITOCHES, La. – Fighting off Demons on and off the basketball court, the Illinois State Redbirds picked up a 69-67 non-conference road win – ISU's second road win in the past 72 hours – over the Northwestern State Demons on Saturday afternoon.
The Redbirds not only had to overcome their opponent on the floor, but travel woes that saw them spend an entire day in the St. Louis airport, and arriving into Natchitoches less than three hours before the start of the contest.
Kendall Lewis continued his torrid start to the 2022-23 season with a career-high-tying 24 points while grabbing 13 rebounds, picking up three steals and blocking two shots – each of which were the high-mark in the game for either squad.