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01/28 22:27 CST Walker scores 21, Illinois State defeats Murray State 70-65
Walker scores 21, Illinois State defeats Murray State 70-65
By The Associated Press
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) --- Chase Walker's 21 points helped Illinois State defeat
Murray State 70-65 on Wednesday.
Walker also contributed five rebounds for the Redbirds (15-7, 7-4 Missouri
Valley Conference). Ty Pence scored 12 points while finishing 6 of 11 from the
floor and added five rebounds. Mason Klabo had 10 points and shot 4 for 7,
including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc.
The Racers (16-6, 8-3) were led by Fredrick King, who posted 19 points, 11
rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Murray State also got 15 points and three
steals from Javon Jackson.
Illinois State went into the half ahead of Murray State 35-29. Walker scored
eight points in the half. Illinois State used a 9-0 second-half run to break a
45-45 tie and take the lead at 54-45 with 9:19 left in the half before
finishing off the victory. Walker scored 13 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data
Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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