Illinois State 78, at Utah State 83

SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — In a game defined by relentless pressure and second-chance opportunities, the Utah State Aggies outlasted the Illinois State Redbirds 83-78 in a nonconference men’s basketball matchup Saturday night at Behnken Field House. The Aggies, improving to 9-1, leveraged a dominant performance on the offensive glass and a more efficient offensive night to overcome a spirited effort from the Redbirds, who fell to 8-3. Utah State hauled in 18 offensive rebounds, leading to crucial extra possessions and a 50-40 advantage in points in the paint, which proved decisive in the five-point victory. Illinois State guard Ty… Read more...