Led by D'Maurian Williams' 24 points, the High Point Panthers defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 94-81 on Saturday

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) -- D'Maurian Williams' 24 points helped High Point defeat Southern Illinois 94-81 on Saturday.

Williams added five rebounds for the Panthers (12-2). Kezza Giffa shot 5 for 12 (2 for 6 from 3-point range) and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Kimani Hamilton shot 4 of 6 from the field and 4 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

Ali Abdou Dibba led the way for the Salukis (5-7, 0-1 Missouri Valley Conference) with 27 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Kennard Davis added 13 points for Southern Illinois. Davion Sykes had 10 points and two blocks.

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