Back to the Illinois State Redbirds Newsfeed

Reynolds: SIU coach sees bright future for Braves

  • Zoom
    DAVE REYNOLDS

  • Journal Star sports reporter Follow @@DaveReynolds2

    Updated at 6:01 PM

    Barry Hinson, as only the glib Southern Illinois coach can do, described the relief he felt Wednesday night when Anthony Beane’s late 3-pointers provided the separation needed for the Salukis to beat Bradley 71-59.
    “Until Anthony hits the (first) 3 (at 3:46), it’s a five-point game,” he said. “And if we don’t score there, ooh man, it’s like me and Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Revenant.’ We’d be in a bear fight.