Fayne reaches 1,000-point milestone in ISU triumph

Illinois State forward Phil Fayne dunks for two of his 20 points during the second half against Evansville on Saturday at Redbird Arena. Fayne eclipsed the 1,000-point mark in ISU's 58-46 Missouri Valley Conference win. For more photos, go toNORMAL — It appeared Phil Fayne might have to wait another game to join Illinois State's career 1,000-point club. His teammates had other ideas Saturday afternoon at Redbird Arena.

Fayne's five baskets in the last six minutes gave the senior forward 20 points, making him the 44th member of ISU's 1,000-point club. The Redbirds defense was strong from start to finish as they held off Evansville, 58-46, in a Missouri Valley Conference game before a crowd of…