Saluki coach Barry Hinson celebrates with fans after SIU's 81-78 win against Illinois State on Jan. 12 at SIU Arena.
1. This team no longer needs Anthony Beane to have a big night to win big games.
SIU has had back-to-back eight point performances from senior guard Anthony Beane, who went into Sunday's contest averaging 19.9 points per game. SIU also has back-to-back wins of 13 points or more. Granted, the Dawgs wouldn't mind Beane scoring 20 points every game, but as this week shows, it's no longer a necessity like it has been the past two seasons.