Johnson's 31 lead Southern Illinois past UIC 62-50
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Xavier Johnson scored 31 points as Southern Illinois beat UIC 62-50 on Saturday night.
Johnson also had five assists for the Salukis (9-4, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Clarence Rupert scored 12 points while finishing 6 of 9 from the floor, and added six rebounds and four blocks. Kennard Davis went 2 of 5 from the field to finish with seven points.
Isaiah Rivera finished with 18 points for the Flames (7-6, 0-2). Christian Jones added nine points and two steals for UIC. Jaden Brownell also had nine points and three blocks.
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Game Information
Banterra Center
12:00 AM, 31 December 2023
Carbondale, IL
Attendance: 7,004
- Referees:
- Stephen Divine
- Gary Maxwell
- Shane Staggs
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
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