Chase Walker had 20 points to lead Illinois State to a 78-70 victory over Presbyterian in the first round of the CBI Tournament at the Ocean Center on Sunday night.

The Redbirds (20-14) advance to Tuesday's semifinals where they will face the winner of a Monday quarterfinal matchup between Jacksonville and Incarnate Word.

Walker also snared nine rebounds for Illinois State. Ty Pence added 17 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the floor and six rebounds. Dalton Banks scored 10.

Kory Mincy led the way for the Blue Hose (14-19) with 21 points. Kobe Stewart added 15 points and eight rebounds. Quadir Pettaway scored 10.

Illinois State led 33-30 at halftime.

The Redbirds await the winner of tonight's UI-W vs Jacksonville matchup. They will play next on Tuesday.