Thursday, February 24
Carbondale, IL
6 p.m.
Southern Illinois University
18-7,13-2MVC
63
vs
46
Indiana State University
10-16,5-10MVC
1
2
3
4
F
Indiana St.
12
12
8
14
46
Southern Ill.
13
16
13
21
63
Salukis Move to 13-2 in MVC Play with Win Over Sycamores
02/24/2022 | 8:45:00 | General, Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University women's basketball team maintained a one-game lead in the Missouri Valley Conference standings Thursday night, winning 63-46 over the Indiana State Sycamores. The Salukis (18-7, 13-2) currently lead Missouri State by one game and Illinois State by two games.
"We're just wanting to enjoy every victory and not take it for granted," said head coach Cindy Stein. "We want to stay humble and we want to make sure we stay focused."
The Salukis led for over 36 minutes in the game, and pulled away in earnest in the second half. Southern scored 21 points and shot 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the field in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
"Our kids adjusted to a lot of things and did a good job of getting it together," said Stein.
Makenzie Silvey led the Salukis in scoring with 21 points on 50% shooting. Silvey also grabbed six rebounds. Joining Silvey in double-figure scoring was Abby Brockmeyer, who added to her 17 points scored with nine rebounds and a career-high six steals. Brockmeyer was also a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line. The Sycamores committed 19 fouls in the contest, sending the Salukis to the free throw line 21 times.
"There was a lot of contact and we just had to keep finding a way," said Stein.
Southern notched 13 steals as a team and forced the Sycamores into 18 turnovers for the game. The Salukis also shot 6-of-14 from beyond the arc, marking their fourth-straight game with at least five treys.
The Salukis will be back in action in Banterra Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. against Evansville for Senior Night.
"We're just wanting to enjoy every victory and not take it for granted," said head coach Cindy Stein. "We want to stay humble and we want to make sure we stay focused."
The Salukis led for over 36 minutes in the game, and pulled away in earnest in the second half. Southern scored 21 points and shot 8-of-14 (57.1%) from the field in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
"Our kids adjusted to a lot of things and did a good job of getting it together," said Stein.
Makenzie Silvey led the Salukis in scoring with 21 points on 50% shooting. Silvey also grabbed six rebounds. Joining Silvey in double-figure scoring was Abby Brockmeyer, who added to her 17 points scored with nine rebounds and a career-high six steals. Brockmeyer was also a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line. The Sycamores committed 19 fouls in the contest, sending the Salukis to the free throw line 21 times.
"There was a lot of contact and we just had to keep finding a way," said Stein.
Southern notched 13 steals as a team and forced the Sycamores into 18 turnovers for the game. The Salukis also shot 6-of-14 from beyond the arc, marking their fourth-straight game with at least five treys.
The Salukis will be back in action in Banterra Center on Saturday at 2 p.m. against Evansville for Senior Night.
Team Stats
ISU
SIU
FG%
.356
.440
3FG%
.111
.429
FT%
.500
.619
RB
36
35
TO
18
14
STL
7
13
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
17
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
9
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
6
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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