WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Interstat) — Johnny Kinziger hit a 3-pointer with two seconds remaining to lift Illinois State to a 78-75 victory over Wake Forest in a nonconference men’s basketball game Sunday at Joel Coliseum.

The game was tied at 75 after Wake Forest’s Tre’Von Spillers scored inside with 28 seconds left. The Redbirds held for the final shot, and Kinziger connected from deep to secure the win. He finished with 19 points and five assists.

Spillers led all scorers with 24 points for the Demon Deacons, and Juke Harris added 20. Both teams were tied 32-32 at halftime before Illinois State’s second-half surge.

Illinois State improved to 22-12. Wake Forest fell to 18-17. Attendance was 1,933.