All Quiet in Week 7
Weekly Report Posted: May 16, 2024 11:07
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Quick Start Gives Salukis Win in "Dog Brawl"
The Southern Illinois Salukis jumped out to a 14-0 halftime lead, and propelled themselves to a 42-28 win over Northern Illinois in the 2nd Prairie State Dawg Brawl.
Senior tailback Isaiah Mack had a career day rushing, massing 240 yards on 24 carries, for 2 touchdowns. Freshman quarterback Courtney Smart completed 14 of 21 passes for 181 yards and a touchdown. Senior backup Ryan Eillis provided an offensive spark with his best game of the season hitting on 6 of 6 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown, along with 42 yards on 8 carries.
The Huskies got a spark early in the third quarter, returning a Mack fumble 80 yards on SIU's opening drive to cut the lead to 14-7. NIU cut into the Salukis' lead again late in the third, going into the final quarter down 21-14, but could get no closer.
The Salukis are now 2-0 against NIU as a 1-A program.
SIU will host Southern Methodist next week.
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