D’Amico, Hensley lead Southern Illinois over Murray State 72-68

Bruce Kropp

Feb 22, 2024 | 5:31 PM

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Troy D’Amico scored 20 points and Jarrett Hensley secured the victory with four points in the final 41 seconds as Southern Illinois knocked off Murray State 72-68 on Wednesday night.

D’Amico was 8 of 16 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Salukis (18-10, 10-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Hensley, who broke a tie with 41 seconds left and iced the win with two free throws with eight seconds to go, finished 6 of 7 from the field to add 15 points. Trent Brown shot 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.

Jacobi Wood led the way for the Racers (11-17, 8-9) with 17 points and six rebounds. Quincy Anderson added 15 points for Murray State. Nick Ellington also had 14 points, eight rebounds and four blocks.

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