Southern Illinois Salukis defeat Illinois State Redbirds 59-49

Lance Jones scored 14 points and Southern Illinois defeated Illinois State 59-49.

Steven Verplancken Jr's. 3-pointer with 14:45 before halftime gave the Salukis a 14-12 lead and they never trailed again.

Josiah Strong led the Redbirds with 14 points.

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