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.
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.
For the Vikings, guard Tevin Smith topped the scoring with 16 points. Guards Chase Robinson and Je'Shawn Stevenson added 11 points each.
This victory marked Illinois State's first 20-win season since 2016-17, finishing with a 22-14 record.
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.
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