KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - Illinois Springfield snapped Truman State's six-game win streak on Thursday night, defeating the Bulldogs 74-65.

The 20 minutes were tight, with the Bulldogs having a 15-8 lead which was the largest of the half. The UIS Prairie Stars went into the break up 35-33.

UIS started the second-half hot, making three 3-pointers in a row to take an 11-point lead. Truman State battled back, and eventually cut the lead to four with 00:49 left in the game. Illinois Springfield was able to make late-game free throws to take a nine-point victory.

Xavier Hall led the Bulldogs in points once again, scoring 17 on 7-11 shooting. Hall had four rebounds, an assist, and a steal as well.

Trey Shearer was two points behind Hall with 15 and was 6-11 from the field.

Brennan Lovette had 12 points with a team-high five assists on 5-11 shooting.

Kobi Williams was the final double-digit scorer, dropping 10 with six boards.

Matt Haefner had seven points and Landon Eiland scored four.

The Bulldogs shot 26-53 (49.1%) from the field and just 5-23 (21.7%) from behind the arc.

Truman State plays rival Quincy on Saturday at 3 p.m. where senior CE Talton will play in his final game.

The Bulldogs are now 13-12 and 10-7 in the GLVC.