Southern Illinois defeats Evansville 81-67

Damien Mayo Jr. scores 23 points in the victory

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Southern Illinois defeated Evansville 81-67 on Sunday. Damien Mayo Jr. led the way for Southern Illinois with 23 points in the win.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams competing for a spot in the postseason. The win helps Southern Illinois improve their record and chances of making the tournament.

The details

Damien Mayo Jr. scored a team-high 23 points to lead Southern Illinois to the 81-67 victory over Evansville. Southern Illinois was able to pull away in the second half to secure the win.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Damien Mayo Jr.

A player for Southern Illinois who scored 23 points in the win.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for Southern Illinois as they look to build momentum heading into the postseason.