Southern Illinois Salukis @ Evansville Purple Aces
19-10, 11-7 MVC
65
19-10, 11-7 MVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SIU | 24 | 41 | 65 |
EVAN | 26 | 27 | 53 |
15-14, 6-12 MVC
53
15-14, 6-12 MVC
D'Amico scores 17, sparks Southern Illinois past Evansville 65-53
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- — Troy D'Amico scored all 17 of his points in the second half to spark Southern Illinois to a 65-53 victory over Evansville on Sunday.
D'Amico also snagged six rebounds for the Salukis (19-10, 11-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Xavier Johnson finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Scottie Ebube hit two 3-pointers and scored 12.
The Purple Aces (15-14, 6-12) were led by Ben Humrichous' 11 points and seven rebounds. Antonio Thomas had 10 points and Tanner Cuff scored nine.
Evansville led 26-24 at halftime, but D'Amico took over after intermission to deliver the victory.
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