MURRAY, Ky. (Interstat) — Chase Walker scored 21 points to lead Illinois State to a 70-65 victory over Murray State on Wednesday night at CFSB Center.

The Redbirds led 35-29 at halftime and maintained their advantage despite a second-half push from the Racers. Murray State’s Fredrick King scored 19 points, and Javon Jackson added 15. The Racers struggled from 3-point range, shooting 4 for 22.

Illinois State improved to 15-7 overall. Murray State fell to 16-6. An announced crowd of 5,553 attended the Missouri Valley Conference game.