HIGH POINT, N.C. (WSIL) -- Southern Illinois pulled off a thrilling 86-84 victory over High Point on Wednesday night, showcasing resilience and determination.

The Salukis overcame a 12-point halftime deficit at the Qubein Center against the Panthers, who entered the game with a 12-game home nonconference winning streak and ranked No. 62 in the NET ratings.

Damien Mayo’s outstanding 22-point second half fueled the comeback, with the senior guard hitting 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.

The game saw Southern Illinois and High Point closely matched in most statistical categories, with a significant difference at the free-throw line favoring High Point.

In the closing moments, SIU's defensive pressure led to a turnover, setting up Davion Sykes for a contested layup with 0.4 seconds remaining, s

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