In a battle of two Missouri Valley Conference teams trying to improve their overall and MVC records, it was Illinois State defeating Indiana State 85-81 Tuesday as the Sycamores dropped

UNI took the lead with 19:37 left in the first half and never looked back. The Panthers led 38-26 at the half, and their biggest lead was 18. UNI won the rebounding battle, 40-31, and scored 34 points inside the paint, including 14 second-chance points.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - Jacob Hutson scored 19 points as Northern Iowa beat Indiana State 74-56 on Saturday.

Connor Dillon helped lead Bradley past Indiana State on Wednesday night with 20 points in a 118-65 win. Dillon added five rebounds and five steals for the Braves (15-3, 6-1 Missouri Valley Conference).

Mitch Mascari scored 19 points to help Drake defeat Indiana State 71-53 on Saturday night. Mascari finished 5 of 7 from 3-point range and 4 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Bulldogs (16-2, 6-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Bennett Stirtz totaled 16 points and nine assists. Tavion Banks added 10 points.

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).

The Indiana State men's basketball team fell 74-56 to Northern Iowa on Saturday afternoon inside Hulman Center as the Sycamores dropped their sixth consecutive Missouri Valley Conference contest.

NORMAL — The allure is obvious with the 3-pointer in college basketball. The distance, the scoreboard impact and the fan reaction make it a vital weapon.

Missouri State basketball dropped to 0-10 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Cuonzo Martin believes better days are ahead.

The Bears (7-14, 0-10) were led by Michael Osei-Bonsu, who recorded 24 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. Vincent Brady II added 14 points and four assists for Missouri State. Dez White finished with eight points. The loss was the Bears' ninth straight.

Drake men’s basketball continued its climb up the Missouri Valley Conference ladder. The Bulldogs completed a regular season sweep of Valparaiso, beating the Beacons, 81-71, on Wednesday night.

Amidst Missouri State's 0-9 start to MVC play, it will host Drake which is led by the fan-favorite candidate before MSU brought back Cuonzo Martin.