Rogers has 20, Wichita State takes down Southern Illinois 69-68
Quincy Ballard comes up with game-saving block for Wichita State
Quincy Ballard denies Southern Illinois' go-ahead layup attempt to seal the win for Wichita State.
WICHITA, Kan. -- — Colby Rogers and Xavier Bell scored 20 points each and Wichita State got a blocked shot at the buzzer to edge Southern Illinois 69-68 on Saturday night.
Wichita State did not score in the last 1 1/2 minutes but Quincy Ballard and Ronnie DeGray both got a piece of a blocked layup attempt by the Salukis’ Xavier Johnson as time ran out.
Johnson led the Salukis (6-4) with 23 points and nine assists. Clarence Rupert added 14 points, seven rebounds and three blocks for Southern Illinois.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Rob Rorke
- Bill Jacobson
- Wesley Ford
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana State | 2-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Drake | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-0 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | 0.5 | 9-2 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | 0.5 | 8-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Murray State | 1-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1.5 | 6-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-6 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1.5 | 3-7 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
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