Lambert Title Helps SIU Team
Evansville Indiana coach Paul Lambert reflects after the Evansville event and its impact on the Salukis as they defend the Missouri Valley Conference crown. He cites two extra tough games and open dates, noting Bird’s Indiana State and Bradley’s Phegley as early Valley tests and praising maturity gained from the tournament experience.
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Saluki Wilson MVP as Salukis win Evansville tourney title
Southern Illinois University Carbondale junior Gary Wilson earned MVP honors after Salukis beat New Orleans 65 64 in two overtimes to take the Evansville holiday tournament. Wilson played all 50 minutes, scoring 20 with 13 rebounds, as Barry Smith and teammates contributed key free throws and defense.
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Eldorado Triumph Ends Cairo’s Holiday Tourney Run
In Eldorado High School gym, the host Eagles edged Cairo 60-59 on a last second 12 foot bank by Mark Finnie after Cairo failed two late free throws by James Huff. Finnie, a 15 year old freshman, scored 20 and Lane added 20 for Eldorado as Watkins led Cairo with 25 points and 16 rebounds. The win clinched the 13th Eldorado Holiday basketball tourney title for Eldorado amid a dramatic finish and controversial clock questions.
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State title setback as Madison edges Nashville in overtime
Madison battles back from a 36-28 halftime deficit to topple Nashville 76-73 in overtime at the Breese Mater Dei Holiday Tournament final. Jim Heard sinks two free throws with three seconds left in OT to clinch Madison's victory. Stieg stars for Madison with 32 points and 11 rebounds. Jankowski adds 23 points for Madison, Patton leads Nashville with 10 in the finale.
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Eldorado retires Duff jersey after tragic death
Eldorado High School honors Mike Duff, one of the town’s greatest players, by retiring his number 40 at halftime of the Holiday Basketball Tournament final. Duff died in the Dec 13 Evansville plane crash that killed 29 people including the Evansville University basketball team. A memorial fund totaling 3500 dollars funds a yearly Eldorado athlete scholarship.
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