Ferguson's 20 lead Southern Illinois over Chicago State 71-55
Chicago State Cougars vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: Full Highlights
Chicago State Cougars vs. Southern Illinois Salukis: Full Highlights
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — AJ Ferguson scored 20 points as Southern Illinois beat Chicago State 71-55 on Thursday night.
Ferguson was 7 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 9 from the line for the Salukis (3-0). Xavier Johnson scored 18 points and added five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Trent Brown had 12 points and shot 4 for 10, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc.
Wesley Cardet Jr. led the way for the Cougars (1-4) with 15 points and six rebounds. Jahsean Corbett added 13 points and eight rebounds for Chicago State. In addition, Brent Davis finished with 11 points and three steals.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Amy Bonner
- Roland Simmons
- Chase Shaw
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
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| Stonehill | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Mercyhurst | 0-0 | - | 6-8 |
| Le Moyne | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| St. Francis (PA) | 0-0 | - | 4-8 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| Long Island University | 0-0 | - | 4-9 |
| Chicago State | 0-0 | - | 0-12 |
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 1-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Murray State | 1-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Indiana State | 1-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1 | 3-7 |
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