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Arch Madness: Redbirds Uproot Sycamores 77-70

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What went down: No. 3 seed Illinois State University (17-14, 10-8) took on No. 6 seed Indiana State University (13-18, 8-10) in the quarterfinals of Arch Madness March 2. The Redbirds defeated the Sycamores 77-70.

How it happened: The Sycamores shot just 31.3 percent (10-for-32) from the field in the first half and Illinois State took a 34-31 lead into the break. The Redbirds shot 50 percent (14-for-28) in the second half and redshirt junior forward Milik Yarbrough scored 17 of his 24 points in the second half.

Analysis: Three Redbirds — Yarbrough, junior forward Phil Fayne and junior guard Keyshawn Evans — scored in double figures.