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Illinois State takes on the Drake Bulldogs after Shannon Dowell scored 22 points in the Redbirds' 66-55 win over the Missouri State Bears. The teams meet Friday for the first ...

Led by Chase Walker’s 31 points, the Illinois State Redbirds defeated the UIC Flames 81-79. The Redbirds improved to 15-9 with the victory and the Flames fell to 15-9.