Junior guard Tyler Smithpeters attempts a basket during SIU's 81-78 win against Illinois State on Tuesday at SIU Arena. Smithpeters scored 11 points in the game.
Leo Vincent's deep 3-pointer with 22 seconds left gave the Salukis (15-3, 4-1 Missouri Valley Conference) the final lead as they topped the Illinois State Redbirds 81-78. The junior guard finished with a career-high 24 points in the game.
"It's the best win we've had all year, by far," said SIU coach Barry Hinson. "We were all so embarrassed by what happened Saturday [against Wichita State], and we had no confidence going into this game.