SIU Set To Meet SMS In MVC Tournament Title Showdown
In St Louis the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament reaches a peak with SIU facing Southwest Missouri State for the MVC crown at Savvis Center at 8 p.m. The article outlines a week of league and nonleague college games across multiple venues including hockey and track events.
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Salukis rout Evansville in MVC quarterfinals blowout
SIU, 25-3, beat Evansville 93-67 to advance in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament. Darren Brooks sparked a fast start, scoring 11 in five minutes, as LaMar Owen fueled a 16-2 burst in the second half to seal the win. SIU meets Southwest Missouri State next at 2:30 p.m.
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Southeastern Illinois College tops Olney Central for Region 24 title
Southeastern Illinois College Falcons beat Olney Central 71 57 to claim the Region 24 basketball title in Harrisburg. Donta Smith scored 27 points as SIC, now 29 3, advances to face North Dakota State in an inter region contest with a possible national bid. The defense forced 21 turnovers and held Olney Central to 32 percent shooting, with six baskets allowed in the second half.
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Lady Falcons Win Region 24 Title Over Logan
Southeastern Illinois defeats John A. Logan 51 39 to claim the Region 24 crown as Juliana Andes scores 14 points earning tournament MVP honors and Logan struggles to convert around the basket in Saturday night action at Logan College.
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Salukis Run Evansville Over In MVC Tourney Opener
SIU, bolstered by Darren Brooks with 18 points and three assists, opened the MVC Tournament by crushing Evansville 93-67. The Salukis, 25-3 overall and 17-1 in the Valley, answered doubt with a fast start after a late-season loss to Northern Iowa sparked questions about fatigue and form.
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