Illinois State wins 61-52 over Long Beach State

ESTERO, Fla. — Dalton Banks had 15 points in Illinois State’s 61-52 victory over Long Beach State in an opening-round game of the Gulf Coast Showcase. Banks added five rebounds and six steals for the Redbirds. Messiah Thompson finished with 10 points and four assists for the Beach. Long Beach State was coming off a 94-86 victory over Michigan in its last game.