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Southern Illinois Salukis vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks Recap - Southern Illinois Wins 70-68
Southern Illinois earned a 70-68 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Wednesday, getting 24 points from Marcus Domask at Show Me Center.
Southern Illinois did not, however, defeat Southeast Missouri State against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks.
Lance Jones had 14 points for Southern Illinois and Jawaun Newton chipped in with 9 points. Marcus Domask had 2 assists for them, while Lance Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Southeast Missouri State got a 19-point performance from Chris Harris, who was supported by 17 points from Phillip Russell. Aquan Smart had 4 assists in a losing cause for Southeast Missouri State, while Kobe Clark grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois were victorious, as the score was 32-31 at the break.
Southern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-26.
Southern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Murray State. Southeast Missouri State will aim to get back on the winning track at Southern Indiana.