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Southern Illinois vs Murray State Final: 68-64 - Recap
Southern Illinois earned a 68-64 victory over Murray State on Tuesday, getting 19 points from Lance Jones at Banterra Center.
Bettors who backed Southern Illinois were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -7.5.
Southern Illinois got 17 points from Marcus Domask and another 9 points from Xavier Johnson. Xavier Johnson contributed 6 assists, while Marcus Domask cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Murray State got a 19-point performance from Brian Moore Jr., who was supported by 16 points from Rob Perry. JaCobi Wood had 6 assists in a losing cause for Murray State, while Rob Perry grabbed 10 rebounds.
Southern Illinois led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Murray State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-25.
Southern Illinois heads into a battle against Illinois State. Murray State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Missouri State.