| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOST | 27 | 45 | 6 | 78 |
| SIU | 35 | 37 | 16 | 88 |
Hensley, Steffe lead Southern Illinois to 88-78 OT win over Missouri State
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Jarrett Hensley scored 30 points and Drew Steffe added seven points in the overtime as Southern Illinois knocked off Missouri State 88-78 on Saturday night.
Hensley added six rebounds for the Salukis (6-11, 1-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Steffe shot 5 of 9 from the field, including 3 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line to add 16 points. Ali Abdou Dibba shot 5 of 14 from the field and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. The Salukis ended a five-game skid with the victory.
Vincent Brady II finished with 24 points for the Bears (7-10, 0-6). Zaxton King added 23 points for Missouri State. Chase Martin had nine points.
Martin hit a 3-pointer with 22 seconds left in regulation to force overtime tied at 72.
Southern Illinois turned a four-point second-half lead into a 13-point advantage with a 9-0 run to make it a 63-50 lead with 5:21 left in the half. Dibba scored 13 second-half points in the win.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- John St. Clair
- Steve Devine
- Gene Grimshaw
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 5-1 | - | 14-3 |
| Drake | 4-2 | 1 | 14-2 |
| Belmont | 4-2 | 1 | 12-5 |
| Murray State | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-2 | 1 | 10-7 |
| UIC | 3-3 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Valparaiso | 3-3 | 2 | 10-7 |
| Indiana State | 3-3 | 2 | 9-8 |
| Evansville | 3-3 | 2 | 6-11 |
| Illinois State | 2-4 | 3 | 10-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 1-5 | 4 | 6-11 |
| Missouri State | 0-6 | 5 | 7-10 |
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