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 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Compared to practice, sometimes Southern Illinois' games are almost like a day off for the Salukis. Driven by the tenacious defense instilled during those workouts — and three big 3-pointers by Jamaal Tatum — Southern Illinois pulled away from Virginia Tech 63-48 Sunday in the second round of the West Regional.
Tatum, the Missouri Valley Conference player of the year, scored 21 points. The Salukis have won 15 of 16, and set a school record for victories in a season.
This win was due to defense — which is nothing new for kids who must buy into the concept that defense wins games or else you might want to find another place to play.
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