Illinois State holds on late, beats Eastern Illinois, 54-49

CHARLESTON, Ill. (AP) — Luke Kasubke and Malachi Poindexter every hit two clutch free throws within the remaining 15 seconds to earn Illinois State a 54-49 win over Eastern Illinois on Thursday.

Kasubke completed with 16 factors and shot 4 for 7 (4 for five from 3-point vary) and 4 of 4 from the free throw line for the Redbirds (1-1). Poindexter was 3 of 8 capturing, together with 1 for 4 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the road so as to add 11 factors. Joe Petrakis recorded 10 factors and was 4 of 10 capturing (2 for 7 from distance).

The Panthers (0-2) had been led in scoring by Kinyon Hodges, who completed with 14 factors. Eastern Illinois additionally received eight factors, eight rebounds and two steals from Yaakema Rose Jr.. In addition, Nick Ellington completed with eight factors.

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Illinois State performs Saturday in opposition to Northwestern State on the street, and Eastern Illinois visits Central Michigan on Sunday.

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The Associated Press created this story utilizing expertise offered by Data Skrive and information from Sportradar.