Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles @ Southern Illinois Salukis
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
USI | 14 | 36 | 50 |
SIU | 39 | 42 | 81 |
Johnson scores 16 as Southern Illinois knocks off Southern Indiana 81-50
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Xavier Johnson had 16 points in Southern Illinois' 81-50 victory over Southern Indiana on Friday night.
Johnson had seven rebounds, eight assists, and three steals for the Salukis (8-4). Jarrett Hensley scored 12 points, finishing 5 of 9 from the floor. Troy D'Amico shot 3 for 5 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free throw line to finish with 11 points.
AJ Smith led the way for the Screaming Eagles (3-10) with 14 points and 10 rebounds. Southern Indiana also got nine points, seven rebounds and two blocks from Jack Mielke. Jeremiah Hernandez also had nine points.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Bret Smith
Referee:John St. Clair
Referee:Roland Simmons
2025-26 Standings
| Ohio Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT Martin | 12-5 | - | 20-8 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 12-5 | - | 17-11 |
| Tennessee State | 11-5 | 0.5 | 17-9 |
| Morehead State | 11-5 | 0.5 | 15-12 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 10-6 | 1.5 | 17-10 |
| Lindenwood | 10-6 | 1.5 | 16-11 |
| Eastern Illinois | 7-9 | 4.5 | 11-16 |
| Little Rock | 7-9 | 4.5 | 10-17 |
| Tennessee Tech | 6-10 | 5.5 | 11-16 |
| Southern Indiana | 2-14 | 9.5 | 5-21 |
| Western Illinois | 1-15 | 10.5 | 5-22 |
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 14-3 | - | 24-4 |
| Bradley | 11-6 | 3 | 18-10 |
| UIC | 11-6 | 3 | 16-12 |
| Murray State | 11-7 | 3.5 | 19-10 |
| Illinois State | 10-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-7 | 4 | 18-10 |
| Valparaiso | 9-8 | 5 | 15-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 7-10 | 7 | 13-15 |
| Drake | 6-12 | 8.5 | 12-17 |
| Indiana State | 3-14 | 11 | 10-18 |
| Evansville | 2-14 | 11.5 | 6-21 |
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