Khristian Smith had 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists as Indiana State beat Missouri State 68-59 on Wednesday night.
Smith scored seven straight Indiana State points late in the second half, capped by a 3-point play, for a 61-52 lead.
Jarred Dixon made three free throws with 1:03 left to cut Missouri State's deficit to 63-57, but Devonte Brown answered with two free throws for an eight-point lead.
Brown added 15 points on 9-of-10 shooting at the line for Indiana State (12-9, 6-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Brenton Scott had 10 points and Brandon Murphy grabbed 10 rebounds — seven on the offensive end.
Both teams struggled from the floor, shooting below 38 per cent. Indiana State made just 9 of 33 attempts (27 per cent) in the first half but hit 47 per cent in the second.
Dixon led Missouri State (8-13, 4-5) with 19 points and Dequon Miller added 12.
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