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Belmont Downs Southern Illinois 90-86 - Match Report
Belmont got 21 points from Jonathan Pierre as they ran past Southern Illinois 90-86 on Wednesday at Curb Event Center.
Belmont won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.0-point spread.
Brigham Rogers had 17 points for Belmont and Tyler Lundblade chipped in with 14 points. Carter Whitt had 6 assists for them, while Brigham Rogers was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Southern Illinois got a 33-point performance from Ali Dibba, who was supported by 13 points from Kennard Davis Jr.. Sheridan Sharp had 5 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Ali Dibba grabbed 9 rebounds.
Belmont led at halftime, $HalfScore.
The rebound battle favored Belmont as they grabbed 32 boards, while Southern Illinois only had 25
Belmont looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Indiana State. Southern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Missouri State.