Creighton finally beat SIU at the Quest Center and this time it wasn't even close. Randal Falker gave the Salukis an early 2-0 lead, but from that moment on the Bluejays took absolute control.
Creighton shot a ridiculous 60% in the first half to knock the Salukis out of the game early. Once Creighton captured the momentum and the crowd of 15,000+ got into the game, it was obvious that it was going to be a long night for the Salukis.
Southern looked sloppy most of the night and gave the ball away 23 times in one form or another. Creighton took advantage of the all the miscues by getting out in transition and scoring off turnovers. This game was a perfect example of how important it is for SIU to control tempo and force their opponent to score in half court sets. When this year's Saluki team gets caught in an uptempo game they are at a clear disadvantage.
If you're looking for a bright spot, SIU did shoot 45% and they played much better in the second half. However, one decent half of basketball isn't enough to get a road win in the Valley and it's especially not good enough to top a pretty talented Creighton team on their home turf.
All good things come to an end, and the Bluejays were finally able to put an end to the Salukis dominance at the Quest Center.
