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Southern Illinois Defeats Murray State 70-66 - Recap

Southern Illinois got 13 points from Anthony D'Avanzo en route to a 70-66 victory over Murray State on Friday at Banterra Center.

Southern Illinois won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs.

Southern Illinois got 13 points from Marcus Domask and another 12 points from Ben Harvey. Lance Jones contributed 4 assists, while Ben Harvey cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Murray State got a 17-point performance from KJ Williams, who was supported by 15 points from Brion Whitley. Justice Hill had 7 assists in a losing cause for Murray State, while Devin Gilmore grabbed 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Murray State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-25.

Southern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Duquesne. Murray State will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Transylvania.