Carbondale Reporter

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On Wednesday, January 24, former Episcopal High School standout Xavier Johnson’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

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Southern Illinois Salukis Coach Bryan Mullins (2024) | https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20200425/dgs-alum-mullins-looks-back-on-first-year-coaching-at-siu/

Southern Illinois Salukis Coach Bryan Mullins (2024) | https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20200425/dgs-alum-mullins-looks-back-on-first-year-coaching-at-siu/

By Carbondale Reporter

On Wednesday, January 24, former Episcopal High School standout, Xavier Johnson’s current college team, the Southern Illinois Salukis, won 75-69 in their NCAA D1 game against the Valparaiso Beacons.

The game took place in Carbondale, Illinois. This was the second matchup against the Valparaiso Beacons this season.

The Southern Illinois Salukis’ next game is scheduled for Saturday, January 27 at 1 p.m. in Murray, Kentucky.

Name: Xavier Johnson

Position: Guard

Hometown: Germantown

Height: 6′1″

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