The Salukis used a gutsy performance by junior PG Bryan Mullins to get their second road win of the season.
Mullins silenced critics who claim he doesn't look for his shot enough by stepping up and hitting 5 threes, including a flurry of buckets that brought the Salukis back from 10 points down in the final 7 minutes of regulation.
Joshua Bone was also feeling it tonight, hitting 4 of 8 from downtown. When Bone and Mullins are lighting it up from deep the Salukis are tough to stop.
Randal Falker was hampered by a sprained ankle but still managed 14 points and 13 boards. Those who have followed Falker's career might be most impressed by his 8 of 11 performance from the foul line.
Speaking of free throw shooting let's give credit where credit is due - Tyrone Green iced this game with clutch free throws in overtime. All of a sudden Green is an 80% free throw shooter.
The Shockers got a career night from Matt Braeuer, whose 23 points would have been enough if he would have gotten support from his teammates. Aside from Braeuer's red hot 10 of 17 shooting, the rest of the Shockers combined to shoot a dreadful 28% from the floor.
SIU has 2 home games remaining vs UNI and Illinois State and if they win those games they will have at least one win against every team in the conference. The only remaining road game is against the streaking Bradley Braves. Bradley beat Creighton by nearly 30 points on Saturday, but starting guard Andrew Warren suffered a broken hand in the victory.
The Salukis now control their own destiny. If they win their 3 remaining Valley contests they will have the inside track at the #2 spot in the Valley.
