The Salukis moved to 4-3 in conference play and 9-9 overall with a 63-52 win over Wichita State on Saturday afternoon.
The Salukis once again got balanced scoring, which has been a trademark in games they have won this season. Randal Falker, Bryan Mullins, and Joshua Bone went for double figures and Southern got a combined 18 points from Tyrone Green, Tony Boyle, and Carlton Fay off the bench.
The energy was there from the start for the Salukis and Wichita State struggled to match SIU's intensity. Carlton Fay showed the hustle that Saluki fan's love to see after grabbing a ball on the baseline and flinging it to a teammate before landing in the second row of the bleachers. After the game, Fay quipped, "I was just going to see if there was any food down there, maybe grab some popcorn or something." All jokes aside, when Fay and Boyle are able to contribute, the Saluki front line is tough to stop. For evidence that the Shockers had a tough time with the Saluki big men, look no further than Phillip Thomasson and JT Durley, who both fouled out of the game.
The Saluki 'D' was in top form against Wichita State. Bryan Mullins pestered Shocker PG Gal Mekel all night and PJ Couisnard was held to an incredible 1 of 12 shooting.
The Salukis head to Springfield on Wednesday to take on Missouri State. If Southern can beat the Bears they'll take the season series and be back on track to contend in the Valley.
