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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 2007

Page

20

SIU salukis top st marys in rough nonconference win

Coach Chris Lowery shuffled the lineup with Josh Bone earning his first start as SIU opened 6-4 and led 18-12. The Salukis built a 36-24 halftime edge behind Shaw and Mullins, then stretched to 53-42 by 10:00 of the second half before St. Marys narrowed the gap.

Chris Lowery Josh Bone Randal Falker Matt Shaw Tony Boyle Bryan Mullins Shaw Bone Siu Tyrone Green Salukis St. Mary's Brandon Wood Falker Gaels Omar Samhan Samhan St. Mary’s Patrick Mills Mullins Diamon Simpson Mills SSU

Salukis Hold Off St Mary's For 71 56 Victory

SIU built a double digit lead late, despite St Mary's closing to 53 46 and a fourth foul risk for Mullins. Mullins scored key baskets, including a 3 pointer at 3 17, and a jumper at 1 39, sealing a 71 56 final for SIU.

St. Mary's Simpson Salukis Siu Shaw Mullins

Falker struggles but SIU tops St Mary's 71 56 on boards

Southern Illinois forward Randal Falker saved by rebounding while scoring eight points on 3 of 14 from the floor in a 71 56 victory over 24th ranked St. Mary's. He added 12 rebounds and two blocks as the Salukis dominated the boards, with Matt Shaw chipping in 21 rebounds combined.

Carbondale Southern Illinois University Randal Falker Salukis St. Mary’s Falker SIU Chris Lowery Omar Samhan Randal Lowery Randy Bennett Matt Shaw Shaw Samhan Ashraf Amaya Saluki Joe C. Meriweather Paul Newton Southern Southern Illinois Saint Mary Omar Saman Diamon Simpson Gaels SIU Arena

Mullins shines as Salukis top Saint Marys in tight win

SIU junior guard Dave Mullins scores 24 points on 7 of 10 shooting, 3 of 4 from three, 7 of 7 at the line, with five assists and key perimeter defense. The Salukis pull away late and beat Saint Marys 57 56 after leading 36 24 at halftime.

Salukis end skid with win over No. 24 Saint Marys Gaels

SIU snaps three-game slide by defeating top-25 Saint Marys as Bryan dominates and the Salukis crash the boards. Matt Shaw and Joshua Bone spark offense, combining for 23 points and three 3-pointers while the team locks down defensively and shows renewed identity.

Salukis Saint Mary’s Gaels Mullins SSU Matt Shaw Joshua Bone

Mullins shines as SIU guards rally against Gaels

Bryan Mullins led the Salukis with top play on Tuesday while Joshua Bone earned his first career start and contributed 10 points. The backcourt defense pressured Saint Marys freshman Patrick Mills, slowing him as SIU guards sparked the scoring and secured a hard fought contest.

Bryan Mullins Joshua Bone Siu Saluki Gaels Patrick Mills

SIU Frontcourt trio shines in win despite Falker struggles

SIU started three big men as in earlier games. Randal Falker battled inside but still filled box score with 12 rebounds and two first-half charges. Matt Shaw rediscovered his shot and aggressiveness on the glass. Tony Boyle provided moves, touch around the basket, and steady defense.

SIU Randal Falker Salukis Patrick Mills Matt Shaw Tony Boyle

Salukis bench struggles as Green lifts comeback

Tyrone Green steadied the Salukis with three clutch free throws as eight minutes without scoring trailed a 19 point lead shrink to four. He grabbed four offensive boards and drew key rebounds while Wesley Clemmons battled footing issues and Brandon Wood and Carlton Fay saw limited action returning to play.

Tyrone Green Salukis Green Wesley Clemmons Brandon Wood Carlton Fay

SIU Rally Turns Near-Mloss Into Season-Changer

Overall SIU avoided a crushing loss as Mullins seized control in the second half and Shaw showed signs of last year's form. The Dawgs snapped a four-game slide and now eye a winning stretch to pivot the season around.

Siu Salukis Mullins Shaw Dawgs

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