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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2012
Page
8
Davante Drinkard poured in career highs as SIU faced Western Michigan, matching a season high with 33 points and fueling a gallant effort. Bradley posted 16 fast breaks against SIU while the Salukis racked up 20 assists in the game.
Leck posted 15 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and one turnover in 35 minutes, going 6 of 11 from the floor and 3 of 4 at the line. The honorable mention preseason all conference pick displayed a first-team level game, contributing 17 of 33 field goals in MVC play this season and delivering his six assists, a notch below his career high.
Key contributor Drinkard went 6 of 7 from the field for 12 points in 18 minutes off the bench, adding five rebounds. The 6-foot-9 sophomore used a reliable baby hook, posted a career high in points and field goals, and nailed a two handed dunk after a missed shot in the second half. He also tied his career rebounding high, matching a mark set against Bradley last year.
Longtime announcer Dave Snell reaches his 999th straight Bradley men’s basketball broadcast at Carver Arena. He’ll call No 1 000 on Saturday when Creighton visits, the first to call championship games for three postseason tournaments. SIU lineup remains stable as injuries and suspensions ease.
SIU leads Bradley 36 to 34 at halftime on a 3 point duel 4 of 9 for SIU and 4 of 12 for Bradley. Playmaking stands out with SIU 20 assists led by Seek and Goff while Bradley has 16, turnovers favor Bradley slightly with 13. Attendance listed at 7,604.
SIU won 74-65 at Bradley as reserves outscored the Braves 33-17 led by Diamond Taylor who scored nine in the first half and Davante Drinkard with 12 points total. The Salukis bench produced all multiple scorers while all 11 players scored and several rebounds helped seal the MVC win.
Salukis secured a road win at Bradley as Leck posted a game high 11 rebounds and a double double, while Cyricus Simms- Edwards led with 17 points and Lemon 16. Bocot contributed four points and four assists in 16 minutes as SIU leaned on its young core to maintain the lead.
SIU fed on Bradley’s mistakes at Carver Arena as 20 assists set a season high and 10 turnovers marked the second lowest by the Salukis this season. Mamadou Seck produced with rebounds and six assists in 35 minutes while Justin Bocot boosted the bench as SIU outperformed Sunday’s road showing.
SIU shrugged off a 10-0 Bradley stretch in the second half to pull away as four Bradley players scored in double figures. SIU forced guards Walt Lemon Jr. and Cyricus Simms-Edwards into six Braves turnovers while gaining late rebounding impact to seal the win despite a 31-28 edge for Bradley on the boards and Bradley shooting 4 of 12 from three.
Diamond Taylor opened with nine first-half points as LIU matched Bradley on a fast-paced night. Mamadou Seck contributed 15 points 11 rebounds and six assists while Justin Bocot and Davante Drinkard provided key support en lifting LIU to victory. SIU looks to curb fast-break points and build on the progress.
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