The University of Illinois Springfield men's basketball team beat the McKendree Bearcats on Thursday night at TRAC. UIS improves to 7-3 overall, with a 3-0 mark in the GLVC. The Prairie Stars are currently on a six game winning streak. McKendree drops to 5-2 overall, with a 2-1 record in the GLVC.

Game Summary

• McKendree came out hot, holding a 16-7 lead with 14 minutes left in the first half

• A back-and-forth contest ensued, as UIS took the lead with 3:43 left in the half

• UIS ended the half on a 12-6 run, taking a 43-37 lead into the break

• The Prairie Stars increased the defensive pressure while continuing their strong shooting to take a commanding second half lead

• UIS ran away from McKendree in the end, winning 97-70

From the Box Score

• Four Prairie Stars finished with double-digit points, led by Jordan Rice's 25

• Jacob Hanna had 19, Jack Weber added 12, and Max Kunnert recorded 11

• UIS outrebounded McKendree 29-25, and had 15 assists to the Bearcats' 6

• The Stars got 28 points off the bench, compared to McKendree's 13

• UIS shot 36-for-63 (57.1%) from the field, while McKendree shot 26-for-56 (46.4%)

Around the GLVC

• UMSL beat Quincy in the only other conference game on Thursday night. 

• UIS currently sits atop the GLVC standings 

• Indianapolis and Lewis are both 2-0 in GLVC play

Up Next

GLVC play continues at TRAC on Saturday as UIS welcomes Missouri-St. Louis. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.