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Dibba’s 22 help Southern Illinois down Missouri State 73-51
Original Publication Date: January 15, 2025 8:47PM
Publication Updated: April 10, 2025 11:14PM
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Ali Abdou Dibba scored 22 points as Southern Illinois beat Missouri State 73-51 on Wednesday night.
Dibba also contributed seven rebounds for the Salukis (7-11, 2-5 Missouri Valley Conference). Kennard Davis scored 18 points while shooting 6 for 13 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line and added eight rebounds. Jarrett Hensley had 18 points and went 7 of 10 from the field (4 for 5 from 3-point range).
Michael Osei-Bonsu finished with 17 points, nine rebounds and two blocks for the Bears (7-11, 0-7). Jalen Hampton added 14 points for Missouri State. Zaxton King had five points. The loss is the sixth straight for the Bears.
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Both teams next play Saturday. Southern Illinois hosts Northern Iowa and Missouri State takes on Illinois State on the road.
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