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Hawkins leads Redbirds; ISU pulls out 63-61 home win over Murray State

After struggling late in games its past couple outings, the Illinois State men’s basketball team was able to finally put it all together Sunday afternoon triumphing over Murray State in a 63-61 home victory.

“It’s been a long season, we’ve learned a lot,” junior transfer Nick Banyard said. “It was a good win, probably our best win of the season. This will definitely help us going forward.”

ISU’s season leading scorer DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell was contained by the Racers’ 2-3 zone being limited to just two points at the half. He finished with 11 total points shooting 50 percent (5-of-10) from the field.