SIU ends the regular season in Des Moines against a Drake team that's looking to end the season with their 5th win in a row.
Last Meeting:
On December 17th, Drake beat SIU 60-59 at the Banterra Center. Drake took a 35-27 lead to halftime but SIU took the lead on a 20-3 run. Marcus Domask led SIU scorers with 15 points. Anthony D'Avanzo added 9 points off the bench. Garrett Sturtz led Bulldogs scorers with 16 points off the bench and Tucker DeVries had 14 points. Sturtz hit two free throws with 21 seconds left and SIU didn't get a shot off at the buzzer. Tank Hemphill did not play in this game.
Key Bulldogs Players:
Tucker DeVries: 13.9 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 1.9 APG, 1.0 SPG
Garrett Sturtz: 11.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.3 SPG
Roman Penn: 10.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 3.9 APG, 1.1 SPG
DJ Wilkins: 10.5 PPG, 1.4 RPG, 1.9 APG
MVC Standings:
Links:
Rodney Watson Interview with Trent Brown
Saluki Dawg Pound's Dylan Chambers Interview
I think this could be a hell of a game. Let’s hope the good Dawgs show up.
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SIU has to step up in BIG way tomorrow. If they don't take care of the ball and they don't get offensive rebounds, they're going to get smoked. Show some pride Salukis. Let's get a WIN!
i watched the replay of the game. great game, very bad call by officials to send Sturtz to the line with less than 30 left. But can't believe we didnt get a shot at the end. I think we are better now. We got a chance and opportunity tomorrow to even things up. We very much need Coupet to be a big factor which he wasn't in first game. We need Filewich to play like he did in first half. Domask will be ready. Go Dawgs!
I like our chances in this one with how our offense has been clicking the last few games, as we all know the defense will be there.
Tank Hemphill did not play last time, so it will be even harder to win with him in the lineup. He scored 13 off the bench in their last game. Very possible that we will play Drake on our first game next Friday in the MVC Tourney, so this will be a good barometer as to how we might do.
Tank Hemphill did not play last time, so it will be even harder to win with him in the lineup. He scored 13 off the bench in their last game. Very possible that we will play Drake on our first game next Friday in the MVC Tourney, so this will be a good barometer as to how we might do.
So if Drake beats us, we play them again? I thought it was Missouri State we’d be facing.
Tank Hemphill did not play last time, so it will be even harder to win with him in the lineup. He scored 13 off the bench in their last game. Very possible that we will play Drake on our first game next Friday in the MVC Tourney, so this will be a good barometer as to how we might do.
So if Drake beats us, we play them again? I thought it was Missouri State we’d be facing.
The MVC Tournament site already has us locked into the 6th seed, Bradley #5 Valpo locked #7 and E'ville #10. Loyola and UNI are going #1 and #2 depending on today's game. But, yeah, it will not be decided until after today, but it will either be Drake or Mo. State.
Tank Hemphill did not play last time, so it will be even harder to win with him in the lineup. He scored 13 off the bench in their last game. Very possible that we will play Drake on our first game next Friday in the MVC Tourney, so this will be a good barometer as to how we might do.
So if Drake beats us, we play them again? I thought it was Missouri State we’d be facing.
The MVC Tournament site already has us locked into the 6th seed, Bradley #5 Valpo locked #7 and E'ville #10. Loyola and UNI are going #1 and #2 depending on today's game. But, yeah, it will not be decided until after today, but it will either be Drake or Mo. State.
How could it be Drake, Missouri State ain’t losing to Evansville ?
(Even with poor coaching, my running joke on here).
I know, but it ain't over until the fat lady sings, so yeah, it probably will be Mo. State. I would rather be playing Drake because I think we match up better, but ya gots to play who ya gots to play.
I know, but it ain't over until the fat lady sings, so yeah, it probably will be Mo. State. I would rather be playing Drake because I think we match up better, but ya gots to play who ya gots to play.
I want Missouri State to win the Valley tournament.
Anyone but Loyola, now that they are leaving the league.
Can’t stand UNI or Drake.
SIU has a puncher’s chance I guess. But the talent isn’t there and the scheme sure as hell isn’t there.
I know, but it ain't over until the fat lady sings, so yeah, it probably will be Mo. State. I would rather be playing Drake because I think we match up better, but ya gots to play who ya gots to play.
I want Missouri State to win the Valley tournament.
Anyone but Loyola, now that they are leaving the league.
Can’t stand UNI or Drake.
SIU has a puncher’s chance I guess. But the talent isn’t there and the scheme sure as hell isn’t there.
This will sound weird, but I think Valpo (assuming they win the 7-10) is gonna give who ever they play on Friday morning a run for their money.
