INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — Keyshawn Hall scored 24 points to lead Auburn to an 88-66 victory over Illinois State in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The Tigers used a dominant first half, fueled by a 26-9 advantage in points off turnovers, to build a commanding 51-38 lead at intermission. Auburn extended its lead in the second half, finishing with 22 fastbreak points to the Redbirds’ two.

Kevin Overton added 16 points for Auburn. Tyreek Coleman led Illinois State with 17 points, while Ty Pence and Chase Walker each added 13. The Tigers improved to 21-16 overall, while the Redbirds fell to 23-13. Attendance was 4,625.