The Salukis left 17 runners on base, loading them three separate times, and were 1-11 with runners in scoring position.
Sophomore pitcher Michael Baird (2-1, 1.75 ERA) gave the Salukis a solid outing on the mound, giving up two runs on seven hits and striking out six.
SIU's only runs of the game came from sophomore outfielder Greg Lambert and junior designated hitter Hunter Anderson when they hit back-to-back solo home runs in the second inning.
The Red Storm tied the game off Baird in the seventh inning when sophomore infielder Jesse Berardi singled in sophomore designated hitter John Valente.