By ISU Sports Information
CONWAY, S.C. – Three Redbird players scored in double-figures, including a career-high scoring effort from Madison Williams; however, Illinois State fell behind early and could not overcome the early deficit, falling 82-64 to the Boise State Broncos.
How It Happened
Illinois State struck first in the game with a Milik Yarbrough mid-lane jumper before Boise State scored the next seven points, kicking off a 17-7 run to take a 17-9 lead five minutes into the contest. Leading 17-10, the Broncos ran off a 14-1 run to push ahead to a 21-point lead, as Boise State took a 46-22 lead into the locker room at halftime.
The second half lead grew to as many as 33 with 6:19 to play at 75-42 before the Redbirds dug in their heels and mounted a comeback. The margin was cut to 32 before Illinois State ran off a 17-0 run, climbing back within 15 with 2:12 to play; however, the deficit was too much to overcome in the 82-64 loss.
Key Moment
A two and a half minute span late in the second half in which the Redbirds made 5-of-5 three-point field goals and out-scored Boise State 17-0.
Inside the Box Score
- Keyshawn Evans scored a game-high 21 points, making 8-of-13 shots from the field and 3-of-6 from long range
- Phil Fayne scored 13 points, his third consecutive game to start the season with 10+ points.
- Madison Williams scored a career-high 12 points, including making three three-point field goals after making just one a season ago.
- Illinois State was out-rebounded 58-to-27 in the game.
- The Redbirds had 13 assists in the game against just nine turnovers.
- Illinois State added 10 steals and seven blocked shots in the loss.
Stat of the Game
42 – Illinois State’s 42 second-half points saw them out-score Boise State by six over the same span.
What’s Next
The Redbirds return to action on Sunday, November 19 in the third-place game in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off at Myrtle Beach with tip-off slated for 4 p.m.
