| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UIC | 22 | 45 | 67 |
| SIU | 30 | 49 | 79 |
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 | 12-2 | - | 22-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 10-4 | 2 | 16-9 |
| Bradley | 9-4 | 2.5 | 18-6 |
| Belmont | 9-5 | 3 | 17-8 |
| Illinois State | 7-7 | 5 | 15-10 |
| UIC | 7-7 | 5 | 14-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 7-7 | 5 | 12-13 |
| Evansville | 6-7 | 5.5 | 9-15 |
| Indiana State | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Murray State | 6-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| Valparaiso | 3-11 | 9 | 10-15 |
| Missouri State | 1-13 | 11 | 8-17 |
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