| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVAN | 19 | 38 | 57 |
| SIU | 28 | 35 | 63 |
Jones, Domask lead S. Illinois past Evansville 63-57
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Lance Jones had 19 points as Southern Illinois stretched its season-opening win streak to seven games, topping Evansville 63-57 on Sunday in the Missouri Valley Conference opener.
Before the game Southern Illinois held a moment of silence for former coach Rich Herrin, who coached the Salukis from 1985-1988, which included three-straight trips to the NCAA Tournament. A school Hall of Famer, Herrin, 87, dies on Friday night.
Marcus Domask added 14 points and seven rebounds for the Salukis, who are 7-0 for the first time since the 1947-48 team went 8-0.
Jawaun Newton had 14 points for the Purple Aces (2-5). Noah Frederking added 12 points. Shamar Givance had 11 points.
The teams face off again on Monday.
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2020-2021 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Chicago | 16-2 | - | 21-4 |
| Drake | 15-3 | 1 | 24-3 |
| Missouri State | 12-6 | 4 | 16-6 |
| Indiana State | 11-7 | 5 | 14-9 |
| Evansville | 7-11 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Northern Iowa | 7-11 | 9 | 9-15 |
| Valparaiso | 7-11 | 9 | 10-17 |
| Bradley | 6-12 | 10 | 12-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 5-13 | 11 | 11-13 |
| Illinois State | 4-14 | 12 | 7-17 |