Furman Paladins vs Illinois State Redbirds, Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational Imagination Bracket Championship

College Basketball

Furman

4-4

65-72

Final

Illinois St

6-2

State Farm Field House

Lead tracker

FUR leadsBiggest lead FUR 3, ILST 11

ILST leads

Team	1H	2H	T
FUR	36	29	65
ILST	33	39	72

Who won: Illinois St 72-65

The Illinois State Redbirds beat the Furman Paladins 72-65 in Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational Imagination Bracket Championship on Friday, November 28, 2025 at State Farm Field House. The Illinois St outscored the Furman 39-29 in the 2nd half. Ty Pence led the Illinois St in points (20). Alex Wilkins led the Furman in points (25).

What it means

Furman 0-1 on the road; Illinois St 3-0 at home.

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Game info

Venue: State Farm Field House, Kissimmee, FL · Attendance 502
Officials: Justin Porterfield (Referee), Ryan Christian (Referee), Robert Felder (Referee)