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Ali Abdou Dibba scores 17 as Southern Illinois beats North Dakota State 69-44

Nov. 18, 2024 22:58 PM EST

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Ali Abdou Dibba had 17 points in Southern Illinois' 69-44 win against North Dakota State on Monday night. Dibba also added seven rebounds for the Salukis (2-2). Jarrett Hensley and Kennard Davis scored nine points apiece. Jacari White led the...

Bostic has 25 points, 12 rebounds, No. 22 Illinois women beat Le Moyne 94-25

Nov. 18, 2024 19:52 PM EST

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kendall Bostic scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead No. 22 Illinois to an easy 94-25 win over Le Moyne to highlight Field Trip Day on Monday. With Bostic making 11 of 13 shots, the Illini (4-0) finished at 58% with nine 3-pointers. They were also...

Western Illinois visits Northern Iowa after Hutson's 22-point showing

Nov. 18, 2024 03:56 AM EST

Western Illinois Leathernecks (2-2) at Northern Iowa Panthers (2-2) Cedar Falls, Iowa; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northern Iowa hosts Western Illinois after Jacob Hutson scored 22 points in Northern Iowa's 79-73 loss to the Wichita State Shockers. ...

DePaul takes on Eastern Illinois, looks for 5th straight victory

Nov. 18, 2024 03:49 AM EST

Eastern Illinois Panthers (1-3) at DePaul Blue Demons (4-0) Chicago; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: DePaul comes into a matchup with Eastern Illinois as winners of four consecutive games. DePaul finished 3-29 overall a season ago while going 3-15 at...

Elliott leads Southern Illinois against North Dakota State after 21-point showing

Nov. 18, 2024 03:48 AM EST

North Dakota State Bison (2-2) at Southern Illinois Salukis (1-2) Carbondale, Illinois; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Salukis -7.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois takes on North Dakota State after Elijah Elliott scored 21...

Daugherty scores 28 off the bench, Illinois State takes down Trinity Christian 107-52

Nov. 17, 2024 20:07 PM EST

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) — Jack Daugherty scored 28 points off of the bench and Illinois State breezed to a 107-52 victory over Trinity Christian (IL) on Sunday night. Daugherty went 10 of 17 from the field (8 for 15 from 3-point range) for the Redbirds (3-1). Dalton Banks scored 14...

Elliott leads Southern Illinois against North Dakota State after 21-point game

Nov. 17, 2024 03:52 AM EST

North Dakota State Bison (2-2) at Southern Illinois Salukis (1-2) Carbondale, Illinois; Monday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois faces North Dakota State after Elijah Elliott scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 85-78 loss to the Oklahoma State Cowboys. ...

Duke Deen scores 16 in Bradley's 76-60 victory over Northern Illinois

Nov. 16, 2024 23:56 PM EST

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Duke Deen's 16 points helped Bradley defeat Northern Illinois 76-60 on Saturday night. Deen also added five rebounds and five assists for the Braves (3-1). Darius Hannah finished 7 of 9 from the floor to add 15 points. Zek Montgomery had 13 points and shot 4 of...

Amar Johnson runs for 157 yards, 2 TDs to lead South Dakota State to 41-10 rout of Southern Illinois

Nov. 16, 2024 20:32 PM EST

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Amar Johnson ran for 157 yards and two touchdowns and South Dakota State routed Southern Illinois 41-10 on Saturday. South Dakota State (9-2, 6-1 Missouri Valley Football Conference), ranked third in the FCS coaches poll, has won four straight since its 13-9...

Myers scores 18, Western Illinois beats Central Arkansas 63-61

Nov. 16, 2024 20:19 PM EST

MACOMB, Ill. (AP) — Ryan Myers had 18 points including two free throws with a second to go in Western Illinois' 63-61 victory against Central Arkansas on Saturday. Myers shot 6 for 23 (4 for 16 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Leathernecks (2-2). Sean...