Illinois State secures 85-81 win over Indiana State

Dalton Banks had 21 points in Illinois State's 85-81 victory over Indiana State on Tuesday night. Banks shot 6 of 7 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Redbirds (12-8, 4-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Johnny Kinziger scored 20 points and added six assists.

Western Michigan wins 72-70 against Northern Illinois

Chansey Willis Jr. had 18 points in Western Michigan's 72-70 win over Northern Illinois on Tuesday night. Western Michigan took the lead for good with 2:28 remaining on a layup from Max Burton to make it a 67-66 game. James Dent Jr. missed a 3-pointer for Northern Illinois to end it.