DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Chase Walker had 20 points to lead Illinois State to a 78-70 victory over Presbyterian in the first round of the CBI Tournament at the Ocean Center on Sunday night.
The Redbirds (20-14) advance to Tuesday’s semifinals where they will face the winner of a Monday quarterfinal matchup between Jacksonville and Incarnate Word.
Walker also snared nine rebounds for Illinois State. Ty Pence added 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the floor and six rebounds. Dalton Banks scored 10.
Kory Mincy led the way for the Blue Hose (14-19) with 21 points. Kobe Stewart added 15 points and eight rebounds. Quadir Pettaway scored 10.
Illinois State led 33-30 at halftime.
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