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Lindenwood Lions vs Illinois State Redbirds Wrap - Illinois State Wins 79-62

Zach Copeland scored 15 points leading Illinois State to a 79-62 victory over Lindenwood at Redbird Arena on Saturday.

Josh Jefferson had 14 points for Illinois State and Phil Fayne chipped in with 13 points. Keyshawn Evans had 6 assists for them, while William Tinsley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Lindenwood got 14 points from Chris King in a losing cause and another 11 points from Chandler Diekvoss. Adam Pohlman contributed 9 assists for them, while Chandler Diekvoss had 9 rebounds.

Illinois State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Illinois State as they grabbed 39 boards, while Lindenwood only had 30