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\n 2025 Purple CBI <\/br><\/u><\/strong>Championship Recap<\/em> <\/span><\/h1>\n

Illinois State 79, Cleveland State 68<\/strong><\/p>\n

March 26, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

The Illinois State Redbirds secured the 2025 College Basketball Invitational (CBI) championship by defeating the Cleveland State Vikings 79-68 on March 26, 2025, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n

Forward Caden Boser led the Redbirds with a season-high 20 points, shooting a perfect 7-for-7 from the field, including 4-for-4 from three-point range. Guard Johnny Kinziger and center Chase Walker each contributed 13 points, while guards Dalton Banks and Ty Pence added 11 points apiece. <\/p>\n

For the Vikings, guard Tevin Smith topped the scoring with 16 points. Guards Chase Robinson and Je'Shawn Stevenson added 11 points each. <\/p>\n

This victory marked Illinois State's first 20-win season since 2016-17, finishing with a 22-14 record. <\/p>\n

Despite the loss, Cleveland State concluded a strong season with a 23-13 record and reached the CBI championship game for the first time in program history.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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