Wood, Milton lead Murray State past Southern Illinois 62-60
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Murray State Racers: Game Highlights
Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Murray State Racers: Game Highlights
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Jacobi Wood scored 20 points to lead Murray State and Kylen Milton sealed the victory with a free throw with five seconds remaining as the Racers knocked off Southern Illinois 62-60 on Wednesday night.
Wood shot 6 of 18 from the field, including 3 for 11 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 5 from the free-throw line for the Racers (14-14, 8-9 Missouri Valley Conference). Nick Ellington scored 14 points while shooting 3 of 7 from the field and 8 for 10 from the foul line and added eight rebounds. Terence Harcum went 5 of 9 from the field (2 for 5 from 3-point range) to finish with 14 points.
Kennard Davis finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Salukis (12-16, 7-10). Ali Abdou Dibba added 13 points for Southern Illinois. Jarrett Hensley also put up eight points and 11 rebounds.
Ellington scored a team-high eight points for Murray State in the second half.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Tyler Kumpf
- Gary Maxwell
- Cody Crum
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 17-3 | - | 31-4 |
| Bradley | 15-5 | 2 | 28-9 |
| Northern Iowa | 14-6 | 3 | 20-13 |
| Belmont | 13-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Illinois State | 10-10 | 7 | 22-14 |
| UIC | 10-10 | 7 | 17-14 |
| Murray State | 9-11 | 8 | 16-17 |
| Indiana State | 8-12 | 9 | 14-18 |
| Southern Illinois | 8-12 | 9 | 14-19 |
| Evansville | 8-12 | 9 | 11-21 |
| Valparaiso | 6-14 | 11 | 15-19 |
| Missouri State | 2-18 | 15 | 9-23 |
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