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Redbirds in Florence: 'Birds Improve to 2-0

FLORENCE, Italy – Behind the strength of 19 points from senior Zach Copeland, Illinois State led wire-to-wire against Lithuanian squad BC Silute on Tuesday evening by a 73-64 final score.

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The day started with a sightseeing tour at Piazzale Michelangelo (Michelangelo's Plaza), a spot that overlooks the entire city of Florence.

Later in the evening the team traveled to the arena where it faced off against the Lithuanian squad BC Silute.