Davis' 23 help Southern Illinois take down UIC 79-67
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Kennard Davis scored 23 points as Southern Illinois beat UIC 79-67 on Saturday.
Davis also contributed five rebounds for the Salukis (12-13, 7-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Drew Steffe shot 5 of 7 from the field, including 4 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 9 from the line to add 20 points. Damien Mayo Jr. shot 3 of 5 from the field and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points.
Tyem Freeman finished with 12 points and three steals for the Flames (15-10, 7-7). Ahmad Henderson II added 12 points and two steals for UIC. Modestas Kancleris also had eight points and four blocks.
Up next for Southern Illinois is a Wednesday matchup with Bradley on the road, and UIC visits Murray State on Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy Heimerman
- Edward Crenshaw
- Jason Garretson
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 17-3 | - | 30-3 |
| Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 26-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-12 |
| Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 19-14 |
| UIC | 10-10 | 7 | 17-14 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| Indiana State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Southern Illinois | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Evansville | 8-12 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Valparaiso | 6-14 | 11 | 15-19 |
| Missouri State | 2-18 | 15 | 9-23 |
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