Jackson scores 24 points, grabs 10 rebounds as Southern Illinois tops Missouri S&T 96-74
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Desmar Jackson scored 24 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as Southern Illinois cruised over Missouri Science & Technology 96-74 on Thursday night.
Southern Illinois (1-3) pulled away in the second half, outscoring Missouri S&T 60-45 after leading by seven at the break.
The Salukis got to the basket often, scoring 60 points in the paint compared with 34 for the Miners. Missouri S&T committed 36 fouls in the game, and four Miners fouled out early in the second half.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Southern Illinois shot 58.3 percent from the field for the game.
Jalen Pendleton had 24 points for Southern Illinois, and Anthony Beane added 20.
Mudi Eruteya led Division II Missouri S&T with a game-high 35 points. Zach Ellis had 15 and Aaron Emmanuel added 11.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Southern Illinois earned its first win of the season, while the game counted as an exhibition for the Miners.