ncaab Game Recap
Oklahoma State Falls 70-68 to Southern Illinois - Recap
Oklahoma State was victimized by Xavier Johnson for 32 points as Southern Illinois defeated them 70-68 in NCAA action on Tuesday.
Southern Illinois was a +1.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Clarence Rupert had 13 points for Southern Illinois and Trent Brown chipped in with 12 points. Xavier Johnson had 5 assists for them, while Kennard Davis was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Oklahoma State got a 25-point performance from Javon Small, who was supported by 12 points from Jarius Hicklen. Javon Small had 4 assists in a losing cause for Oklahoma State, while Brandon Garrison grabbed 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Oklahoma State as they grabbed 37 boards, while Southern Illinois only had 22
Next game, Southern Illinois takes its act home to face Austin Peay looking for another win. For Oklahoma State, they head home to face Tulsa.