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Salukis' second-half run sends SIU past Aces

Box Score EVANSVILLE, Ind. - On Senior Day, the University of Evansville battled back from 21-point deficit in the third quarter, but fell short in an 80-60 loss to Southern Illinois on Saturday afternoon inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Pacing Evansville was senior Kerri Gasper who finished with 21 points and eight rebounds in her final home game. Two other seniors scored in double-figures as Marley Miller recorded 13 points and tied a career-high with nine rebounds and Brooke Bishop scored 11 points with seven coming in the first half. The Salukis were led by Brittney Patrick who finished with 19 points as one of four Salukis in double-figures.