ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois Salukis vs Missouri State Bears Wrap - Southern Illinois Wins 61-57
Southern Illinois earned a 61-57 victory over Missouri State on Saturday, getting 11 points from Lance Jones at Great Southern Bank Arena.
Southern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
Marcus Domask had 10 points for Southern Illinois and Xavier Johnson chipped in with 10 points. Lance Jones had 2 assists for them, while JD Muila was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Missouri State got 14 points from Jonathan Mogbo in a losing cause and another 12 points from Bryan Trimble Jr.. Donovan Clay contributed 4 assists for them, while Jonathan Mogbo had 11 rebounds.
Southern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Missouri State as they grabbed 34 boards, while Southern Illinois only had 27
Southern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Murray State. Missouri State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UIC.