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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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Drake | 6-2 | 1 | 16-2 |
| Belmont | 6-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| UIC | 5-3 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
| Murray State | 4-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Illinois State | 3-5 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Indiana State | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 3-5 | 4 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 3-5 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Missouri State | 0-8 | 7 | 7-12 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| North Texas | 4-1 | - | 13-4 |
| UAB | 4-1 | - | 11-7 |
| Tulane | 4-1 | - | 10-8 |
| Memphis | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Temple | 3-1 | 0.5 | 11-6 |
| South Florida | 3-2 | 1 | 10-8 |
| Rice | 2-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-3 | 2 | 9-9 |
| UTSA | 2-3 | 2 | 8-9 |
| Tulsa | 2-3 | 2 | 8-10 |
| East Carolina | 2-4 | 2.5 | 10-9 |
| Wichita State | 1-4 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Charlotte | 0-5 | 4 | 7-11 |
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