Illinois State Tops North Dakota State 77-68

In a closely contested nonconference matchup, Illinois State edged North Dakota State 77-68, with Jacari White delivering a career-high 27 points for the Bison. Despite a strong second-half performance that saw the Bison overcome a double-digit halftime deficit, Illinois State secured the victory by scoring nine consecutive points in the final two minutes. Ty Pence contributed significantly for the Redbirds with 17 points, while Kinziger also made an impact with a solid shooting performance. Bison head coach David Richman emphasized the need for better focus and performance on both ends of the floor. The loss marks a challenging start for North Dakota State after a dominant opening game against Jamestown, while Illinois State looks to build momentum following their first win of the season.