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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Xavier Johnson scored 23 points and Southern Illinois ended a 17-game losing streak against ranked opponents, overcoming a 13-point deficit to beat No. 23 Indiana State 74-69 on Saturday night. Troy D'Amico added 15 points for the Salukis (17-10, 9-7 Missouri Valley). Kennard Davis had 12 points. Indiana State (22-5, 13-3), ranked for the first time since the Larry Bird-era, has lost two straight since entering the AP Top 25. Robbie Avila led Indiana State with 30 points.
