MVC Tournament: Creighton and Illinois State to meet in Championship Game
Date: 3/3/2012 Album ID: 1426568
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Illinois State upset top-seeded Wichita State to advance to the MVC championship game. They will face Creighton who defeated Evansville at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
Illinois State guard Nic Moore (left) drives to the basket against Wichita State guard David Kyles in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinois State guard John Wilkins (left) shoots while being defended by Wichita State center Ehimen Orukpe in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinois State guard Tyler Brown (left) grabs a rebound as Wichita State center Garrett Stutz (bottom) and Illinois State forward Jon Ekey (22) get tangled up in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinois State guard Anthony Cousin (5) and head coach Tim Jankovich (background right) celebrate as time expires during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.  At left is Wichita State guard Demetric Williams.
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Illinois State guard Bryant Allen (right) embraces teammate Tyler Brown after they upset top-seeded Wichita State during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinois State guard Tyler Brown shoots a free throw to tie the game with 6.4 seconds remaining during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.  Brown hit his second free throw to give his team the upset victory.
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Illinois State forward Jackie Carmichael (32) reacts after scoring while being fouled in second half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinois State guard Tyler Brown reacts after hitting a three-point shot in second half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Wichita State guard Joe Ragland (center) drives to the basket between Illinois State guard Bryant Allen (left) and forward Jackie Carmichael (32) in second half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinos State forward Jon Ekey (left) tries to strip the ball from Wichita State guard Joe Ragland in second half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Illinois State guard Tyler Brown reacts after hitting a three-point shot in second half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall and guard David Kyles on the sidelins in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Wichita State guard Toure' Murry drives to the basket during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton guard Grant Gibbs (left) tries to force a turnover by Evansville guard/forward Colt Ryan in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Wichita State and Illinois State on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton head coach Greg McDermott talks with game officials during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Creighton and Evansville on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton guard Jahenns Manigat tries to rally the crowd after hitting the first shot of the game during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Creighton and Evansville on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton guard Antoine Young drives for a layup as Evansville forward/guard Kenneth Harris (top) tries to defend in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Creighton and Evansville on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton center Gregory Echenique (00) competes for a rebound against Evansville guard/forward Colt Ryan (left) and guard Troy Taylor in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Creighton and Evansville on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton head coach Greg McDermott covers his face after center Will Artino was charged with a technical foul after hanging on the rim following a dunk in first half action during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Creighton and Evansville on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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Creighton center Gregory Echenique (00) competes for a rebound against Evansville forward/center Jaylon Moore during a Missouri Valley Conference tournament game between Creighton and Evansville on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.
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