Illinois State men's basketball made a second-half comeback but fell short in a 75-72 loss to Valparaiso in their regular-season finale. Kendall Lewis and Malachi Poindexter each scored 17 points for the Redbirds.

By the Numbers
  • Redbirds had 19 assists and 8 turnovers in the game.
  • ISU shot 53.6% from the field and 38.1% from beyond the arc.
State of Play
  • ISU is now 15-16 on the season and 9-11 in MVC play.
  • They will compete in the MVC Tournament, awaiting their opponent based on Sunday's games.
Bottom Line

The Illinois State men's basketball team fought back but ultimately couldn't secure a win, ending their regular season with a close loss to Valparaiso. Despite a strong effort from Lewis and Poindexter, the Redbirds will now turn their focus to the upcoming MVC Tournament.