Well it wasn’t pretty, but the Runnin’ Rebels got the result they needed, fending off the Salukis of Southern Illinois, 68 to 61 Monday night, improving their record to 7-5.
With game tied at 61 and 1:09 left, it looked like the season high 23 turnovers were going to be the undoing of the Rebels. Thankfully, Tyrell Green continued his impressive early season play, knocking down a contested 3 pointer giving the Rebels the lead 64-61.
On the SIU’s next possession, Rebels guard Jovan Mooring would strip guard Leo Vincent, and streak down the court for an uncontested layup, icing the game for the Runnin’ Rebels.