High Point Panthers @ Southern Illinois Salukis
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
HPU | 51 | 43 | 94 |
SIU | 37 | 44 | 81 |
Williams scores 24 as High Point takes down Southern Illinois 94-81
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — D'Maurian Williams' 24 points helped High Point defeat Southern Illinois 94-81 on Saturday.
Williams added five rebounds for the Panthers (12-2). Kezza Giffa shot 5 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Kimani Hamilton shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.
Ali Abdou Dibba led the way for the Salukis (5-7, 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference) with 27 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Kennard Davis added 13 points for Southern Illinois. Davion Sykes had 10 points and two blocks.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Jeff Malham
Referee:Ervin Wilson
Referee:Keith Patterson
2025-26 Standings
| Big South Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point | 15-1 | - | 31-5 |
| Winthrop | 13-3 | 2 | 23-11 |
| Radford | 9-7 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Longwood | 8-8 | 7 | 16-16 |
| UNC Asheville | 8-8 | 7 | 15-17 |
| Presbyterian | 7-9 | 8 | 15-18 |
| Charleston Southern | 6-10 | 9 | 15-17 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 5-11 | 10 | 13-19 |
| Gardner-Webb | 1-15 | 14 | 4-29 |
| Missouri 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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