CARBONDALE — It was pretty apparent from the opening tip that Southern Illinois University’s priority against Jackson State was to pound the ball inside.
CARBONDALE – Strange as it seems in a 87-68 loss, there were times SIU’s offense was fairly effective against Wichita State.
Mike Rodriguez
CARBONDALE — If Missouri State had been playing a backyard game of H-O-R-S-E in the first half Saturday night, one would have been impressed with their marksmanship.
Sean O’Brien
CARBONDALE – The pattern became familiar in the first half of SIU’s 71-59 win over Bradley.
Mike Rodriguez
Mike Rodriguez
Sean O’Brien
CARBONDALE – When Anthony Beane picked up his second foul just three minutes into Wednesday’s 79-66 win over Indiana State, Saluki fans had to wonder how the team was going to score.
Leo Vincent
17 – The Salukis have 17 wins and are guaranteed to have a winning season.
Ibby Djimde
Bola Olaniyan
Anthony Beane
1 – SIU Edwardsville and the Salukis have played eight times, this is the first win for SIUE.
CARBONDALE – Kent Williams is used to being in pressure situations.
CARBONDALE – The bottom line looks great – Southern Illinois University upped its record to 7-1 with a 74-50 win over Southeast Missouri State. It’s best start for the program since 2006.
Austin Weiher
Sean O’Brien
Offense: B
3 -- Sean O'Brien had a double-double for his third straight game. He had 22 points and 11 rebounds in the 74-50 win over SEMO.
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CARBONDALE – Anthony Beane had 30 points, Sean O’Brien had nine rebounds, and Tyler Smithpeters chipped in 11 points, but Southern Illinois University’s bench was critical in the Salukis’ 97-88 win over Oakland.
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Offense: A
5 – With the win over Oakland, SIU is 5-0 for the first time since 2003.
Anthony Beane
Mike Rodriguez
CARBONDALE – On the surface, things looked good for the SIU basketball team at halftime of the 72-69 victory over Kent State.