Valparaiso, IN (WSIL) -- Valparaiso knocked off ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois 55-38 Wednesday night, giving the two two teams a split in the season series.
SIU won the January 7 matchup in Carbondale, 63-50.
The Salukis led 8-5, nearly four minutes into the game, but then the cold shooting woes started. SIU only managed 16 first half points.
For the game ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois shot 23.6% and 17.9% from three-point range.
Eric McGill led the way for SIU with 13 points and 6 rebounds.
The Salukis are now 9-4Â in the Missouri Conference and will face Bradley at home on Saturday at 1 PM.