SEMO men's basketball vs. Saint Louis

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons autographs game programs for Joseph Rauls, 9, right, and his brother Ty, 8, before a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney is stopped by Saint Louis defenders Hasahn French, left, and Jalen Johnson Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State men's basketball head coach Rick Ray hangs his head after being scored on by the Billikens in the fourth quarter Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Jonathan Dalton of Southeast Missouri State stretches out to shoot a lay-up between Javon Bess, left, and Rashed Anthony, both of Saint Louis, during a game on Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Isaiah Gable drives to the basket while being guarded by Jalen Johnson of Saint Louis during a game Friday, Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Denzel Mahoney of Southeast Missouri State handles the ball during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Denzel Mahoney of Southeast Missouri State goes up against Saint Louis' Hasahn French during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

The Saint Louis defense surrounds Ray Kowalski of Southeast Missouri State during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ledarrius Brewer of Southeast Missouri State handles the ball while being guarded by Javon Bess of Saint Louis during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Daniel Simmons of Southeast Missouri State looks to pass the ball while being guarded by Hasahn French of Saint Louis during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Davell Roby of Saint Louis leaps to block a jump shot by Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney comes away with the ball after a turnover during a game against Saint Louis Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Justin Carpenter of Southeast Missouri State grabs his bicep after being fouled during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Saint Louis defenders Javon Bess, left, and Jalen Johnson, right, guard Daniel Simmons of Southeast Missouri State during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Denzel Mahoney of Southeast Missouri State eyes the basket while being guarded by Hasahn French of Saint Louis during a game on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney shoots a free throw during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Ledarrius Brewer protects the ball from Jordan Goodwin of Saint Louis during a game Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State men's basketball head coach Rick Ray crouches near the bench during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Mark Laros drives towards the lane during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Daniel Johnson, right, of Southeast Missouri State reacts after being called for a foul during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Javon Bess of Saint Louis drives into Denzel Mahoney of Southeast Missouri State during a game on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Denzel Mahoney moves between Saint Louis defenders during a game on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Daniel Simmons of Southeast Missouri State recovers a loose ball near half-court during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Daniel Simmons searches for an open teammate during a game against Saint Louis on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State's Mark Laros shoots over Rashed Anthony of Saint Louis during a game on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Donnie Lewis of Southeast Missouri State guards Jordan Goodwin of Saint Louis during a game on Dec. 22, 2017, at Chaifetz Arena. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)