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Southern Illinois Downs Valparaiso 67-64 - Match Report
Southern Illinois got 21 points from Lance Jones as they ran past Valparaiso 67-64 on Monday at Banterra Center.
Southern Illinois was a favorite by -1.5 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Southern Illinois got 12 points from Steven Verplancken Jr. and another 11 points from Kyler Filewich. Ben Harvey contributed 5 assists, while Kyler Filewich cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Valparaiso got a 15-point performance from Ben Krikke, who was supported by 9 points from Jacob Ognacevic. Eron Gordon had 5 assists in a losing cause for Valparaiso, while Donovan Clay grabbed 5 rebounds.
Southern Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Illinois heads into a battle against Loyola-Chicago. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Indiana State.