NORMAL, Ill. (AP) Darius Burford's 22 points helped Illinois State defeat Southeast Missouri State 85-64 on Thursday night.

Burford shot 6 for 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line for the Redbirds (8-4). Kendall Lewis scored 18 points while going 6 of 6 and 6 of 7 from the free throw line, and added nine rebounds. Johnny Kinziger had nine points and shot 3 of 6 from the field and 2 for 3 from the line.

The Redhawks (4-8) were led by Adam Larson, who recorded 16 points and two steals. Braxton Stacker added 11 points for Southeast Missouri State. Dylan Branson also had eight points and four assists.

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