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Illinois-Chicago overwhelms Illinois State in second half

Pantagraph | February 16, 2026

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Illinois State's Ty Pence (22), Johnny Kinziger (11) and Landon Wolf (4) celebrate a positive play Sunday against Illinois-Chicago.

CHICAGO — Playing without leading scorer and rebounder Chase Walker, Illinois State trailed by seven at halftime and dropped an 83-56 Missouri Valley Conference basketball game to Illinois-Chicago on Sunday at Credit Union 1 Arena.

Ryan Pedon on win over Valpo
Ryan Pedon on win over Valpo
Illinois State catches fire in second half to secure needed win
Illinois State catches fire in second half to secure needed win
Coleman drives for basket
Coleman drives for basket
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