ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois vs Illinois State Final: 71-64 - Recap
Illinois State was scorched by Xavier Johnson for 26 points as Southern Illinois defeated them 71-64 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Southern Illinois was a favorite by -2.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Trent Brown had 20 points for Southern Illinois and Jarrett Hensley chipped in with 9 points. Xavier Johnson had 9 assists for them, while Clarence Rupert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Illinois State got a 17-point performance from Myles Foster, who was supported by 16 points from Kendall Lewis. Myles Foster had 4 assists in a losing cause for Illinois State, while Myles Foster grabbed 9 rebounds.
Southern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Illinois heads into a battle against Valparaiso. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Belmont.