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Stifling defense keys Southern Illinois win over Va. Tech

Associated Press

Sunday, March 18, 2007

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- 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. ...

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