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Recap - Southern Illinois Defeats Illinois State 88-79

Southern Illinois earned a 88-79 victory over Illinois State on Tuesday, getting 24 points from Kennard Davis Jr. at Banterra Center.

Southern Illinois was an underdog by +1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Southern Illinois got 22 points from Ali Dibba and another 18 points from Drew Steffe. Kennard Davis Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Jarrett Hensley cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Illinois State got 18 points from Dalton Banks in a losing cause and another 13 points from Johnny Kinziger. Chase Walker contributed 7 assists for them, while Chase Walker had 7 rebounds.

Southern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Southern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-28.

Southern Illinois heads into a battle against Indiana State. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Evansville.