ncaab Game Recap
Southern Illinois vs Chicago State Final: 71-55 - Recap
Southern Illinois got 20 points from AJ Ferguson as they ran past Chicago State 71-55 on Thursday at Banterra Center.
Xavier Johnson had 18 points for Southern Illinois and Trent Brown chipped in with 12 points. Xavier Johnson had 7 assists for them, while Clarence Rupert was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Chicago State got a 15-point performance from Wesley Cardet Jr., who was supported by 13 points from Jahsean Corbett. Deshawn Jean-Charles had 2 assists in a losing cause for Chicago State, while Jahsean Corbett grabbed 8 rebounds.
Southern Illinois was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Southern Illinois as they grabbed 32 boards, while Chicago State only had 24
Southern Illinois looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the James Madison. Chicago State will aim to get back on the winning track at Northern Colorado.