Indiana State's 2nd half keys 68-59 win over Missouri State

Jan 27, 2016, 10:18 pm

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- 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 percent. Indiana State made just 9 of 33 attempts (27 percent) in the first half but hit 47 percent in the second.

Dixon led Missouri State (8-13, 4-5) with 19 points and Dequon Miller added 12.