Darius Burford had 28 points in Illinois State's 75-65 victory over North Dakota State on Sunday night.

Burford also contributed three steals for the Redbirds (7-4). Myles Foster added 16 points and six rebounds. Dalton Banks finished with 10 points.

Tajavis Miller finished with 18 points for the Bison (7-5). Andrew Morgan added 15 points and Damari Wheeler-Thomas scored 11.

The Redbirds host SEMO on Thursday night at 8 pm.