The University of Illinois Springfield men's basketball team had to rally in the second half against Grand Valley State to record double-digit wins on the season. UIS improves to 10-4, while GVSU drops to 4-6. 

Game Summary

• Both teams were solid on the defensive side in the first half

• GVSU went on an 18-3 run in the first half to lead 35-21 at the break

• UIS shot 6-for-8 from three point range in the second half to take the lead

• The Prairie Star defense only allowed 22 points in the second half to seal the win

• UIS took the lead on a Max Kunnert three-pointer with 3:53 left in the game

• The Stars ran away in the final few minutes, winning 70-57

From the Box Score

• Max Kunnert led all scorers with 20 points, going 6-for-11 from three

• Jordan Rice (14), Jacob Hanna (12), and Evan Altman (11) also finished with double-digit points

• Altman went 4-for-5 from the field, including 2 big threes off the bench

• UIS outrebounded GVSU 37-33

Up Next

The Stars return to action after the holiday break with another home game on January 3 against conference rival, Drury.