SEMO vs. SIU Edwardsville men's basketball

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney puts up a 3-point shot while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Keenan Simmons in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Jonathan Dalton attempts a layup while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Keenan Simmons in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons drives to the basket while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Keenan Simmons in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney attempts a layup while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Keenan Simmons in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Ray Kowalski looks to pass while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Brandon Jackson, left, and D.J. Jackson in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Justin Carpenter goes up for a shot attempt while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Brandon Jackson in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons attempts a layup in front of SIU Edwardsville's Keenan Simmons in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Ray Kowalski drives around SIU Edwardsville's Christian Ellis in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney drives past SIU Edwardsville's Bill Awet in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Jonathan Dalton passes the ball in front of SIU Edwardsville's Christian Ellis in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Jonathan Dalton dribbles down the court in the first half against SIU Edwardsville on Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Mark Laros puts up a layup in the first half against SIU Edwardsville on Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney puts up a shot and is fouled while being surrounded by three SIU Edwardsville players in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Donnie Lewis looks to pass while being guarded by SIU Edwardsville's Daniel Kinchen in the first half Thursday, January 18, 2018, in Edwardsville, Illinois. (Trent Singer ~ Southeast Missourian)