Illinois-Chicago 68, at Southern Illinois 66

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Interstat) — In a Missouri Valley Conference clash defined by grit over grace, the Illinois-Chicago Flames erased a double-digit halftime deficit to edge the Southern Illinois Salukis 68-66 on Saturday night at SIU Arena. The victory, sealed in the final seconds by a determined defensive stand, pushed Illinois-Chicago to 13-10 overall and marked its fifth consecutive win. Southern Illinois, which led by as many as 11 in the first half, fell to 9-13. The game turned on a stark contrast in styles. Southern Illinois, fueled by the sharp shooting of guard Damien Mayo, built its early advantage from… Read more...