SIU aims to add title to resume in MVC tourney push
SIU coach Matt Painter says his Salukis play selflessly to build a championship bid. After a 93 67 win over Evansville he notes the team seeks a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament title and compares them to a famed Purdue squad while acknowledging future recognition may fade.
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SIU Responds Tough After Loss In Tournament Push
Coach Painter praised seniors for sacrifice and leadership as SIU rallied from a previous setback. He stressed effort over shots, focused on loose balls and rebounds, and noted multiple players were in foul trouble at halftime but the depth kept them fighting hard.
Salukis Dominate Evansville 93 67 in neutral site win
SIU rolled to a 93 67 victory over Evansville at the Savvis Center as fans in a near home crowd atmosphere watched the Salukis stretch their lead. Darren Brooks moved into 11th on the all time assists list and became the winningest Saluki, while Leonard Hughes scored late off the bench as Brad Korn cemented his status with 92 wins.
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Salukis overpower Evansville in 16-2 second half run
SIU outpaced Evansville 85-53 in the second half after a 16-2 rally as Owen led with 18 points, a career high, and Korn, Young, Willis and Turner added double figures. Evansville fatigue and turnovers aided the Salukis as they widened a 41-31 halftime gap into a stunning margin.
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Salukis rally past Evansville in MVC tilt to prove their mettle
SIU built a 37-25 halftime lead and then surged in the second half as LaMar Owen Brooks and Tony Young fueled a comeback. Brad Korn Jermaine Dearman Kent Williams and the defense paced a hungry Salukis squad aiming to prove they belong among the top MVC teams and pursue the conference tournament title.
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