NORMAL — Liam McChesney is a proud Canadian. Yet it was another nationality (sort of) that Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon associates with his 6-foot-10 junior forward.
"Liam is a real Swiss Army Knife," said Pedon.
McChesney's versatility was on full display Sunday at CEFCU Arena. He made 9 of 12 field goal attempts, 2 of 2 outside the arc and 5 of 5 at the free throw line for a career-high 25 points. McChesney also contributed a season-high eight rebounds and two blocks as ISU snapped a five-game losing streak with a 3-point barrage in an 87-77 victory over Belmont.