Furman 65, at Illinois State 72

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Interstat) — In a game defined by defensive pressure and offensive struggles, the Illinois State Redbirds grinded out a victory over the Furman Paladins, 72-65, in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The Redbirds improved to 6-2 on the season, while Furman evened its record at 4-4. Illinois State’s Ty Pence, a 6-foot-6 sophomore from Saint Joseph, Illinois, delivered a dominant performance, recording a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to go with two assists and a block. His efforts were complemented by Chase Walker, a 6-foot-9… Read more...