Chase Walker had 27 points in Illinois State's 78-73 win over Incarnate Word on Tuesday night in the CBI semifinals.

Walker had eight rebounds for the Redbirds (21-14). Ty Pence scored 15 points while finishing 6 of 11 from the floor and added 10 rebounds. Johnny Kinziger shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 8 from the line to finish with 13 points.

The Cardinals (19-17) were led in scoring by Dylan Hayman, who finished with 24 points. Jalin Anderson added 16 points and Davion Bailey finished with 14 points.

ISU advances to take on Cleveland State for the CBI Championship tonight at 4 pm.