NORMAL, Ill. – It was a disappointing end to the regular season for Illinois State on Saturday against in-state rival Southern Illinois, as the No. 24 ranked Salukis (7-5, 4-4 MVFC) controlled the game from start to finish and handed the No. 11 ranked Redbirds (8-4, 5-3 MVFC) a 37-7 loss on Senior Day on Jay and Lori Bergman Field at Hancock Stadium.
How It Happened:
• The Salukis took an early lead, as quarterback DJ Williams ran it in for a 12-yard touchdown to cap off a 13-play, 85-yard scoring drive that made the score 7-0 in favor of SIU with 8:42 remaining in the first quarter.