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Recap - Southern Illinois Defeats Southeast Missouri State 80-55
Southeast Missouri State was run off the court by Southern Illinois on Wednesday as they blasted them 80-55 at Banterra Center.
Bettors who backed Southern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -13.0 at sportsbooks.
Southern Illinois got 17 points from Steven Verplancken Jr. and another 16 points from Marcus Domask. Marcus Domask contributed 8 assists, while Marcus Domask cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Southeast Missouri State got a 12-point performance from Chris Harris, who was supported by 10 points from Eric Reed Jr.. Phillip Russell had 3 assists in a losing cause for Southeast Missouri State, while Nygal Russell grabbed 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 28-25.
Next game, Southern Illinois takes its act home to face Maryville looking for another win. For Southeast Missouri State, they head on the road to face Pepperdine.