Dibba, Sykes lead Southern Illinois over Indiana St. 86-85 in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament

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Davion Sykes' layup with 4 seconds remaining sends Southern Illinois to MVC second round

Southern Illinois advances in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament as Davion Sykes lays it in with four seconds remaining for the win.

Mar 6, 2025, 04:58 pm

ST. LOUIS -- — Ali Dibba led Southern Illinois with 30 points and Davion Sykes made a game-winning layup with 4.1 seconds remaining as the Salukis took down Indiana State 86-85 on Thursday in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament.

Southern Illinois (14-18) advances to play top-seeded Drake in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Dibba also contributed nine rebounds for the Salukis. Kennard Davis added 22 points while shooting 9 for 17, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc while he also had five rebounds and five assists. Drew Steffe had 10 points and shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc.

Aaron Gray finished with 27 points and eight rebounds for the Sycamores (14-18). Camp Wagner added 11 points and four assists. Jaden Daughtry finished with 10 points and six rebounds.

Davis scored 14 second-half points for Southern Illinois.

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