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Tulsa vs Southern Illinois Final: 69-65 - Recap
Sam Griffin scored 20 points leading Tulsa to a 69-65 victory over Southern Illinois at Donald Reynolds Center on Saturday.
Tulsa was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite.
Tulsa got 15 points from Jeriah Horne and another 12 points from Tim Dalger. Sam Griffin contributed 3 assists, while Curtis Haywood II cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got a 27-point performance from Ben Coupet Jr., who was supported by 16 points from Marcus Domask. Marcus Domask had 7 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Marcus Domask grabbed 6 rebounds.
Tulsa was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Tulsa heads into a battle against Alcorn State. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southeast Missouri State.