Rosner scores 25, Western Illinois nips Illinois State 71-68

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Alec Rosner’s 25 points helped Western Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-68 in a season opener. Rosner shot 9 for 20 (4 for 10 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line for the Leathernecks. Trenton Massner scored 12 points and completed a triple-double with 10 rebounds and 11 assists. The Redbirds were led in scoring by Kendall Lewis, who finished with 22 points, 14 rebounds and two steals.