Kennard Davis had 24 points in Southern Illinois' 88-79 victory over Illinois State on Tuesday night.

Davis also contributed five assists for the Salukis (13-17, 8-11 Missouri Valley Conference). Ali Abdou Dibba scored 22 points and added six rebounds. Drew Steffe had 18 points.

Dalton Banks led the Redbirds (17-13, 9-10) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and three steals. Illinois State also got 13 points and six rebounds from Johnny Kinziger. Malachi Poindexter also recorded 12 points.

Southern Illinois took the lead with 15:02 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Jarrett Hensley led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them ahead 43-35 at the break. Kennard Davis Jr.'s 18-point second half helped Southern Illinois close out the nine-point victory.

Illinois State plays Evansville at home on Sunday.