NORMAL, Ill. – A late Illinois State comeback in the fourth quarter came up just short against No. 19 Southern Illinois on Saturday night, as the Redbirds (2-2, 0-1 MVFC) had a shot at the endzone with under two minutes remaining but could not convert and the Salukis (3-2, 2-0 MVFC) came away with the 19-14 victory on Family Weekend at ISU.
How It Happened:
• After both teams failed to score in the first 15 minutes of play, SIU broke the scoreless tie just seconds into the second quarter when quarterback Nic Baker scored on a sneak from one yard out to make it 6-0 after the extra point attempt was missed.