Illinois State Men’s Basketball Falls Short to Valparaiso despite Second-Half Push
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.
- 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.
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.
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