Purdue-Ft. Wayne edges SIU-Edwardsville, 81-76

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — Deonte Billups had 18 points in Purdue Fort Wayne’s 81-76 victory over SIU-Edwardsville on Saturday.

Billups also contributed five rebounds for the Mastodons (1-1). Damian Chong Qui scored 18 points and added six assists and three steals. Jarred Godfrey shot 7 for 21, including 3 for 9 from beyond the arc to finish with 17 points, while adding nine rebounds.

The Cougars (1-1) were led by Damarco Minor, who posted 21 points. SIU-Edwardsville also got 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals from Shamar Wright. In addition, Ray’Sean Taylor had 10 points and six rebounds.

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Purdue Fort Wayne’s next game is Monday against Manchester at home. SIU-Edwardsville visits Missouri on Tuesday.

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