Illinois State Redbirds @ Southern Illinois Salukis
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
ILST | 19 | 36 | 55 |
SIU | 29 | 38 | 67 |
Defense shines as S. Illinois tops Illinois St. 67-55
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Marcus Domask had 16 points as Southern Illinois beat Illinois State 67-55 on Saturday.
Barret Benson added 13 points for the Salukis, who forced a season-high 20 turnovers.
Ronnie Suggs Jr. had 13 points for Southern Illinois (7-8, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference), which earned its fifth consecutive home victory. Eric McGill added 12 points and six rebounds.
Illinois State totaled 19 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Jaycee Hillsman had 13 points for the Redbirds (6-8, 1-1). DJ Horne added 11 points and Zach Copeland had 10.
Southern Illinois plays Valparaiso at home on Tuesday. Illinois State faces Missouri State at home on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Winston Stith
Referee:Brad Gaston
Referee:Ervin Wilson
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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