With the game tied at 29-29 in the second half, Wes hit back-to-back 3's (and just missed a 3rd one) then Dillard knocked down back-to-back 3's of his own on assists from Mullins.
Justin Bocot stepped up as well, playing 16 minutes and hitting 3 of 6 for 6 points while showing good progress on 'D'.
The increased faith in Bocot and Dillard allowed Lowery to play a lineup of all first year players during a stretch late in the second half.
Dillard, Bocot, Roundtree, Booker, and Evans composed the "first year five" that provided quality minutes while Mullins, Clemmons, and Boyle got a quick rest before returning for the stretch run.
So that wraps up the non-conference season (with the exception of bracket buster later this year) and the Salukis are 5-6 heading into conference play.
Somehow I think I'd feel much better if the team was 6-5, with the only difference being the home loss to Charlotte. Those are the types of games the Salukis will have to win at home to finish towards the top of the MVC. On the road in this conference, nothing comes easy. The Dawgs will face their first MVC road test vs Bradley on Sunday, in a game that will be a good indication of whether or not SIU can be a contender in the Valley.
