ncaab Game Recap
Belmont Falls 63-45 Against Southern Illinois - Game Recap
Lance Jones scored 16 points leading Southern Illinois to a 63-45 victory over Belmont at Banterra Center on Sunday.
Southern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -4.5-point spread as favorites.
Marcus Domask had 14 points for Southern Illinois and Xavier Johnson chipped in with 9 points. Marcus Domask had 5 assists for them, while JD Muila was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Belmont got 19 points from Ben Sheppard in a losing cause and another 8 points from Drew Friberg. Frank Jakubicek contributed 4 assists for them, while Drew Friberg had 10 rebounds.
Southern Illinois was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-30.
Southern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Drake. Belmont will aim to get back on the winning track at UIC.