Chicago Invitational Challenge - Austin Peay vs Southern Illinois Recap - Southern Illinois Wins 72-65
Chicago Invitational Challenge - Austin Peay vs Southern Illinois Recap - Southern Illinois Wins 72-65
Southern Illinois grabbed a 72-65 win over Austin Peay on Sunday, behind a 15-point effort from Kendal Brown-Surles at Sears Centre.
Bettors who backed Southern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of 6.5 at sportsbooks.
Southern Illinois got 13 points from Gene Teague and another 11 points from John Freeman. Carlton Fay contributed 4 assists, while Mamadou Seck cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Austin Peay got 19 points from TyShwan Edmondson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Anthony Campbell. Caleb Brown contributed 4 assists for them, while TyShwan Edmondson had 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Illinois were victorious, as the score was 34-31 at the break.
Southern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-21.

