Norfolk State Spartans @ Illinois State Redbirds
7-3, 2-1 Away
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7-3, 2-1 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
NORF | 27 | 37 | 64 |
ILST | 22 | 36 | 58 |
6-4, 4-1 Home
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6-4, 4-1 Home
Thomas scores 31 as Norfolk State beats Illinois State 64-58
NORMAL, Ill. -- — Jamarii Thomas' 31 points led Norfolk State over Illinois State 64-58 on Saturday night.
Thomas added six rebounds and three steals for the Spartans (7-3). Allen Betrand was 4-of-10 shooting (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 12 points.
Johnny Kinziger led the way for the Redbirds (6-4) with 13 points. Myles Foster added 11 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for Illinois State. In addition, Darius Burford had 11 points.
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Game Information
Normal, IL
Referee:Jeff Campbell
Referee:Chance Wallesen
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 11-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Morgan State | 10-4 | 1 | 14-16 |
| Norfolk State | 8-6 | 3 | 15-17 |
| North Carolina Central | 8-6 | 3 | 14-18 |
| South Carolina State | 7-7 | 4 | 10-22 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 5-9 | 6 | 9-23 |
| Coppin State | 5-9 | 6 | 7-24 |
| Delaware State | 2-12 | 9 | 8-23 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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