In a stunning upset, the Illinois State men's basketball team handed No. 23 Indiana State their first loss in nine games with a final score of 80-67 on Tuesday night. This defeat marks a significant blow to the Sycamores, who had recently entered the AP Top 25 rankings for the first time in 45 years.
Johnny Kinziger, a standout player for Illinois State, had a career game, scoring a remarkable 31 points. Kinziger's performance was exceptional, as he made 10 of his 12 field goal attempts. This impressive showing more than doubled his previous career-high of 14 points. Myles Foster also made significant contributions to the Redbirds' victory, tallying 19 points and 12 rebounds.
