Final
Illinois State edges Creighton 67-63
Feb 13, 2010 - 10:58 PM OMAHA, Neb.(AP) -- Osiris Eldridge and Dinma Odiakosa scored 12 points each as Illinois State edged Creighton 67-63 on Saturday.The victory allowed the Redbirds (18-8, 9-6) to move into third place in the Missouri Valley Conference. The Bluejays (13-13, 8-7) lost at home for just the second time this season.
There were three ties and 14 lead changes in the second half - 11 during an 11-minute stretch in which neither team led by more than three.
Odiakosa finally broke that string by giving Illinois State a 60-55 advantage with 4:11 to play. The Redbirds extended their lead to seven on a steal and breakaway basket by Lloyd Phillips with 3:47 left.
Trailing by two, the Bluejays turned the ball over on their final possession without getting off a shot. Phillips then sealed the game with two free throws.
Kenny Lawson had 20 points for Creighton to lead all scorers.
- NCAA BB
ILLINOIS ST 67
CREIGHTON 63 FINAL
Feb 13 5:16 PM - 53
roots - 17
roots - NCAA BB
ILLINOIS ST 31
CREIGHTON 30 HALFTIME
Feb 13 3:56 PM
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