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Clutch shots late give Missouri State first win at Illinois State since 2011

NORMAL, Ill. — The last time Missouri State won a basketball game at Redbird Arena was in 2011 — the last time the team won the league.

On Tuesday night, the Bears finally ended that streak.

Missouri State (8-8, 2-1) overcame a poor start to beat Illinois State 67-63 in Normal, Illinois.

Keandre Cook scored eight points in the final two minutes of the game to help lead the Bears to victory.

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