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.