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'O' so close: Northern Iowa topples Illinois State in OT

Osiris Eldridge named tourney's MOP in defeat

Illinois State guard Osiris Eldridge poured in 21 second-half points after being shutout in the game's first half. But Eldridge missed a 3-point attempt that would have tied the game in overtime as Northern Iowa squeaked past the Redbirds. Full story

Dillard held scoreless as SIU falls to Bradley, 67-55

Salukis finish with losing record for first time under Lowery

ST. LOUIS - The SIU men's basketball team's leading scorer was shutout, and for the second straight season, the Salukis are one-and-done in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. MVC Freshman of the Year Kevin Dillard, the team's leading scorer did not score a point as Bradley beat SIU 67-55 in the tournament's quarterfinal round. Full story

Wichita State outlasts Missouri State

Shockers send Bears to 20th defeat

ST. LOUIS - The Wichita State men's basketball team used its depth to wear down and outlast Missouri State in its opening round victory on Thursday. Twelve Shockers earned playing time in the team's 59-46 win against the Bears, who only played eight as it dropped to 11-20. Full story

Indiana State beats defending MVC champ Drake, 62-55

ST. LOUIS - WIth a little bit of magic and a solid performance from its lone senior, the Indiana State men's basketball team delivered the first upset of March Madness. Center Jay Tunnell scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the Sycamores' 62-55 win against Drake, the defending Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament champions. Full story

How the Salukis can become champions...

ST. LOUIS – Coming off consecutive wins against Drake and Wichita State to close the regular season, the Salukis will need to rattle off three straight wins at the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament to extend their season. Full story

Salukis in St. Louis

Notes and quotes from the SIU men's basketball team's arrival. Full story

Salukis March begins under the Arch

Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Preview Guide

Quick, when was the last time the SIU men’s basketball team won at the Scottrade Center? If your answer was March 3, 2007, then you are absolutely correct. The Salukis’ last win in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament came against Bradley in the semifinal round by a score of 53-51. Full story