CANCUN, Mexico — It appears this is going to be a season of close games for Illinois State's basketball team.
Saint Louis broke away from a tie with an 11-0 run in the second half and beat the Redbirds, 82-76, in the Cancun Challenge at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya on Tuesday. It was ISU's fourth of five games decided by six points or less.
The Redbirds (2-3), who were tied at 60 with 7:01 left, face Buffalo (2-2) at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the third-place game which will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.