NORMAL, Ill. – Indiana State men's basketball takes on the MVC preseason favorite Illinois State on Sunday evening.
Last Time Out
Indiana State men's basketball opened Missouri Valley play with a triple-overtime loss to Bradley Thursday night inside the Hulman Center, 108-99.
Indiana State was led by
Ian Scott's 24 points and 12 rebounds on 7-for-12 shooting from the floor. He played 49 minutes making 2-of-4 from three with three blocks and two assists.
Camp Wagner followed just behind with 21 points, making four threes. Wagner played 51 1/2 minutes in the game, pulling down six rebounds and recording no turnovers.
Derek Vorst recorded a double-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds with two assists and a block, playing 42 minutes.
Xavier Hall scored 16 points and tallied five rebounds and five assists.
The last time Indiana State went to triple overtime was January 22, 2011 against Wichita State, where the Sycamores lost 93-83.
Series History
This will be the 136th meeting between the two programs, with the Redbirds holding a slight advantage. 70-65. Indiana State has not fared well in Normal, though, as Illinois State leads the series 44-19 on their home court.
The Sycamores won the last game, which was played in Terre Haute, 85-76.
Samage Teel powered the Sycamores to the win, scoring 36 points on 6-of-9 shooting from three. Johnny Kinziger scored 21 points on 4-of-9 shooting from downtown, while Chase Walker recorded a double-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds (six offensive boards).
Quick Notes
- Camp Wagner needs nine points to record 500 in his career.
- Sterling Young enters with 97 career games played.
- Xavier Hall enters with 98 career games played and 96 career games started.
- MVC Rankings (with MVC-specific minimums included, thru 12/19:
- Ian Scott: 2nd in rebounds per game (7.75), T3 in FG% (66.7%), 11th in points per game (13.3), T10 in steals per game (1.42), 15th in assists per game (2.7), 12th in free throw percentage (75.0%)
- Xavier Hall: 2nd in assists per game (5.25), 5th in Ast/TO Ratio (2.35)
- Enel St. Bernard: T16 in rebounds per game (5.5)
- Camp Wagner: T2 in threes made (36), 3rd in free throw percentage (89.7%) 12th in points per game (13.2), 22nd in three-point percentage (33.3%)
Upcoming Promotions
- Autism Awareness Night; Arc of the Wabash Valley in attendance to raise awareness for autism and support services
- Holiday Break seating in The Forest
- For games on December 29 and January 10, tickets will be available for fans to sit in The Forest. Tickets will be on sale starting December 4. Tickets will be $15 per seat.
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