Cancun Challenge - Riviera Division
Johnson scores 18 and Southern Illinois defeats New Mexico State 81-54
CANCUN, Mexico -- — Xavier Johnson had 18 points in Southern Illinois' 81-54 victory against New Mexico State at the Cancun Challenge on Wednesday night.
Johnson had five rebounds and seven assists for the Salukis (4-1). Troy D'Amico scored 13 points and added six assists. Jovan Stulic finished with 13 points.
Femi Odukale led the way for the Aggies (3-4) with 18 points and eight rebounds. Robert Carpenter added 13 points and seven rebounds for New Mexico State. In addition, Kaosi Ezeagu finished with 11 points.
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Game Information
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
11:00 PM, 22 November 2023
Cancun, Mexico
Attendance: 317
- Referees:
- Alfred Smith
- John Floyd
- Casey McLellan
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