Rogers has 20, Wichita State takes down Southern Illinois 69-68
Quincy Ballard comes up with game-saving block for Wichita State
Quincy Ballard denies Southern Illinois' go-ahead layup attempt to seal the win for Wichita State.
WICHITA, Kan. -- — Colby Rogers and Xavier Bell scored 20 points each and Wichita State got a blocked shot at the buzzer to edge Southern Illinois 69-68 on Saturday night.
Wichita State did not score in the last 1 1/2 minutes but Quincy Ballard and Ronnie DeGray both got a piece of a blocked layup attempt by the Salukis’ Xavier Johnson as time ran out.
Johnson led the Salukis (6-4) with 23 points and nine assists. Clarence Rupert added 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks for Southern Illinois.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rob Rorke
- Bill Jacobson
- Wesley Ford
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|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 17-3 | - | 32-7 |
| Drake | 16-4 | 1 | 28-7 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 4 | 23-12 |
| Belmont | 12-8 | 5 | 20-13 |
| Northern Iowa | 12-8 | 5 | 19-14 |
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| Illinois State | 9-11 | 8 | 15-17 |
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| Missouri State | 8-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-8 |
| Florida Atlantic | 14-4 | 2 | 25-9 |
| Charlotte | 13-5 | 3 | 19-12 |
| UAB | 12-6 | 4 | 23-12 |
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| SMU | 11-7 | 5 | 20-13 |
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| Temple | 5-13 | 11 | 16-20 |
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| Rice | 5-13 | 11 | 11-21 |
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