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Shockers stunned by Salukis

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jalen Pendleton hit a short jumper with 2 seconds left, helping Southern Illinois snap a six-game losing streak with a 64-62 victory Tuesday night over reeling Wichita State.

Pendleton scored the final six points for the Salukis (9-13, 2-10 Missouri Valley).

His free throws with 1:45 left tied the game at 60, and after Wichita State’s Carl Hall tipped in a Cleanthony Early miss with 1:07 left, Pendleton tied it again on a layup with 48 seconds to play before hitting the game-winner.

T.J. Lindsay led SIU with 14 points off the bench. Jeff Early and Desmar Jackson added 1...

 

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