FARGO, N.D. – Playing in its second overtime game of the 2026-27 season, the Illinois State men's basketball team fell at North Dakota State 82-81 on Friday evening, despite 26 points from Malik Messina-Moore, and three other Redbirds in double-figures.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Redbirds and Bison traded baskets early, and the teams were tied at 8 before ISU scored eight consecutive points to push out to a 16-8 lead with 12:39 to play in the opening period. The Birds would hold onto their advantage until 6:56 to play in the opening half when the Bison used a 12-0 run to give the hosts a five-point, 26-23 lead. The Redbirds answered back with an 8-0 run to re-capture the lead, before the Bison…
