ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois Falls 71-53 to Southern Indiana - Recap
Jelani Simmons scored 18 points leading Southern Indiana to a 71-53 victory over Southern Illinois at Screaming Eagles Arena on Sunday.
Southern Indiana was a +9.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Southern Indiana got 16 points from Gary Solomon and another 13 points from Tyler Henry. Isaiah Swope contributed 5 assists, while Gary Solomon cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got 16 points from Marcus Domask in a losing cause and another 13 points from Lance Jones. Xavier Johnson contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Domask had 7 rebounds.
Southern Indiana led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Indiana won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-25.
Southern Indiana heads into a battle against Notre Dame. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Tennessee State.