EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Interstat) — Southern Indiana dominated Western Illinois 96-64 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Friday night at the Physical Activities Center.

The Screaming Eagles (5-14) seized control with a 51-point first half and never relented, shooting 52.2% from the field and 46.4% from three-point range. Cardell Bailey led all scorers with 22 points for Southern Indiana. Steven Clay added 16 points.

The Leathernecks (4-17) shot just 36.7% overall. Isaiah Griffin scored 13 points for Western Illinois, and Goanar Biliew added 10.

Southern Indiana’s efficient offense, which posted a 130.4 rating, overwhelmed Western Illinois from the start before an announced crowd of 942.