Tankersley scores 19 as Chicago State defeats Saint Francis 80-75

Marcus Tankersley and Braelon Bush each scored 19 points to help Chicago State defeat Saint Francis 80-75 on Monday.

The Associated Press
February 9, 2026 at 11:59PM

CHICAGO — Marcus Tankersley and Braelon Bush each scored 19 points to help Chicago State defeat Saint Francis 80-75 on Monday.

Tankersley shot 6 of 9 from the field and 7 for 10 from the line for the Cougars (5-20, 3-9 Northeast Conference). Bush went 8 of 11 (3 for 5 from 3-point range). Doyel Cockrill III had 10 points and shot 2 of 13 from the field and went 5 for 6 from the line.

The Red Flash (6-18, 4-7) were led in scoring by Zion Russell, who finished with 23 points, five assists and two steals. Ahmad Harrison added 18 points and Gestin Liberis had 17 points.

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