Missouri Valley Tournament - Southern Illinois vs Missouri State Wrap - Missouri State Wins 58-56

Missouri Valley Tournament - Southern Illinois vs Missouri State Wrap - Missouri State Wins 58-56

Missouri State got 20 points from Adam Leonard as they ran past Southern Illinois 58-56 on Friday at Scottrade Center.

Missouri State won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the 11-point spread.

Kyle Weems had 14 points for Missouri State and Will Creekmore chipped in with 8 points. Jermaine Mallett had 6 assists for them, while Jermaine Mallett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.

Southern Illinois got a 15-point performance from Mamadou Seck, who was supported by 11 points from Kendal Brown-Surles. Kendal Brown-Surles had 3 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Mamadou Seck grabbed 14 rebounds.

Missouri State hit the break trailing 32-24 before taking care of business in the second half.

Missouri State had a 38-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.