SIU put five players in double figures on their way to a 79-71 win over Missouri State. Getting to 79 points was impressive considering it was mostly a half court game. The Dawgs worked for high percentage shots and went 47% from the field and 54% from 3 point land.
Things are coming together for the Salukis just in time for the start of conference play. The Salukis are playing good hard basketball right now and things are starting to click on offense.
Joshua Bone is a big reason for the Salukis' resurgence. Bone followed up his career high 19 point performance on Friday with 17 points on Sunday. It was an efficient 17 point game for Bone, he went 7 of 10 from the floor including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc. A long time salukihoops.com favorite, Bone IS the shooter that many said this team was lacking.
Bryan Mullins had a nice bounce back game on Sunday. After missing some clutch free throws against Butler, Mullins hit 9 of 11 free throws and his performance from the line in the game's final minutes launched SIU to a 1-0 record in MVC play.
Tony Boyle, Wesley Clemmons, and Randal Falker also went for double figures in this game going a combined 13 of 16 from the foul line. Boyle has impressive shooting touch for a big man and he was a perfect 5 of 5 from the line.
Randal Falker continues his quest to shoot 70% from the stripe with a 5 of 7 performance that puts him at a much improved 67% for the season.
Now the Salukis hit the road for their next two games, heading to Drake on Wednesday (Mediacom) and to Illinois State next Saturday (WSIU). Both Drake (8-1, RPI 20) and Illinois State (8-3, RPI 61) are much improved from last season. Southern is yet to win a true road game this season so these next two games will be an important test for the Salukis. Stay Tuned.
