Chicago State Cougars @ Southern Illinois Salukis
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CHST | 22 | 33 | 55 |
SIU | 31 | 40 | 71 |
Ferguson's 20 lead Southern Illinois over Chicago State 71-55
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — AJ Ferguson scored 20 points as Southern Illinois beat Chicago State 71-55 on Thursday night.
Ferguson was 7 of 11 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 9 from the line for the Salukis (3-0). Xavier Johnson scored 18 points and added five rebounds, seven assists, and four steals. Trent Brown had 12 points and shot 4 for 10, including 4 for 9 from beyond the arc.
Wesley Cardet Jr. led the way for the Cougars (1-4) with 15 points and six rebounds. Jahsean Corbett added 13 points and eight rebounds for Chicago State. In addition, Brent Davis finished with 11 points and three steals.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Amy Bonner
Referee:Roland Simmons
Referee:Chase Shaw
2025-26 Standings
| Northeast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University | 15-3 | - | 24-11 |
| Central Connecticut | 12-6 | 3 | 18-12 |
| Mercyhurst | 10-8 | 5 | 17-17 |
| Le Moyne | 10-8 | 5 | 15-17 |
| New Haven | 9-9 | 6 | 14-17 |
| Wagner | 8-10 | 7 | 14-17 |
| Stonehill | 8-10 | 7 | 12-21 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson | 8-10 | 7 | 11-21 |
| Saint Francis | 5-13 | 10 | 7-24 |
| Chicago State | 5-13 | 10 | 7-25 |
| 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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