Brooks Delivers Quiet All Around Game In MVC Win
SIU guard Darren Brooks had 10 points five assists and no turnovers as Southern Illinois beat Illinois State 75-63 in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Coach Bruce Weber praised Brooks for strong defense and steady play homecoming significance, while ISU noted injury absence of 6-11 Andy Strandmark and mixed bench outputs.
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Salukis Dominate ISU To Clinch Regular Season Title
SIU held ISU to 12 second-half turnovers and a four-point stretch as Dearman powered a 26 point effort. Williams added 12 while Brooks scored 10 and Warren 10, but Illinois State could not overcome a rough start and late scoring drought.
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Creighton edges Indiana State to reach MVC semis
Creighton survives a late scare to beat Indiana State 57-56 in St. Louis, 19th-ranked Creighton (27-4) holding on after a scoreless final 4:52. Kyle Korver led with 15 points and nine rebounds as coach Dana Altman criticized the urgency before advancing to face Bradley or Wichita State. Southwest Missouri State also won, advancing to face top seed Southern Illinois, while Wichita State survivor James Gillingham suffered a head injury in their quarterfinal.
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Dearman Delivers as SIU Proves Valley Coaches Wrong
Big Game Jermaine Dearman powers Southern Illinois University with crucial spin moves and to cut Illinois State’s lead. Coach Weber predicts continued scoring surge through the tournament as Dearman embraces the spotlight and eyes a deep NCAA run.
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