Saluki Nation fills SIU Arena for pivotal MVC clash
SIU fans lined up from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. for the Creighton showdown, packing SIU Arena as more than 1,000 students and dozens of Dawg Pound members created a festive, late-season atmosphere. chants of SIU and boos for Creighton echoed through the venue ahead of the Fox Sports Midwest telecast.
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Salukis Beat Creighton In No 2 All-Time SIU Arena Showdown
SIU earned a 70-62 victory over Creighton as Bruce Weber secured his 100th SIU win in a packed Arena. Kyle Korver was limited to 10 points while Sylvester Willis posted eight and 10. Jermaine Dearman 18 and 7 rebounds. Carney waved farewell to a 27th straight home win.
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Salukis Top Creighton In Clutch Home Win
SIU held a 61 50 lead with 4:04 left but Creighton rallied to 62 60. Darren Dearman fed Jermaine Williams for a late scoop as SIU steadied with key defense and free throws. Williams led scoring with 24 as Creighton’s Korver and Lindeman had 10 each.
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SIU Salukis edge Creighton crowd keeps team alive
SIU overcame double digit deficits and, despite uneven play, kept pace with Creighton in a tense season on the NCAA Tournament bubble. A 10,014 crowd roared as the Salukis fought to secure another win confident they remain contenders for a bid.
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