Murray State Racers @ Southern Illinois Salukis
D'Amico, Hensley lead Southern Illinois over Murray State 72-68
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Troy D'Amico scored 20 points and Jarrett Hensley secured the victory with four points in the final 41 seconds as Southern Illinois knocked off Murray State 72-68 on Wednesday night.
D'Amico was 8 of 16 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Salukis (18-10, 10-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Hensley, who broke a tie with 41 seconds left and iced the win with two free throws witheight seconds to go, finished 6 of 7 from the field to add 15 points. Trent Brown shot 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Jacobi Wood led the way for the Racers (11-17, 8-9) with 17 points and six rebounds. Quincy Anderson added 15 points for Murray State. Nick Ellington also had 14 points, eight rebounds and four blocks.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Gerry Pollard
Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:Craig Murley
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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