Salukis Rise to NIT Crown Defeating Duke and Marquette
SIU led by Jack Hartman and Walt Frazier upset Duke 72-63 and Rutgers 79-70 before beating Marquette 71-56 for the National Invitation Tournament title. Frazier earned MVP honors as the Salukis, after a dramatic season, cemented their rise from small college rank to national prominence.
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Terriers Reach State Finals in 1967 Dramatic Run
Carbondale Terriers powered to the state semifinals and a dramatic regional win, then lost the championship to Pekin. Led by Laster Brasfield Gilbert and Cherry fueled by late clutch plays, the team finished as No. 2 among 610 schools.
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