EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Tim Bauersachs scored a career-high 20 points as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville toppled fourth-ranked Southern Indiana 75-70 in men's college basketball on Saturday at the Vadalabene Center.
         The win halted streaks and continue streaks alike. SIUE had not defeated Southern Indiana in 13 consecutive games dating back to Jan. 8, 1998, when the Cougars defeated then No. 1-Southern Indiana 96-86.
         SIUE improved to 6-2 with a five-game winning streak, the longest since Marty Simmons became head coach. The Cougars also are 3-0 in GLVC play to start the season. It is the first time SIUE has won three straight Great Lakes Valley Conference games to begin the season since joining the league in the during the 1995-96 season.
         The Cougars had to come from behind to throttle the Screaming Eagles. SIUE played its typical defense, holding the Screaming Eagles to 39 percent shooting for the game.
         SIUE countered that with a strong offensive game, hitting 50 percent of its own shots.
         Southern Indiana, which suffered its first conference loss in four games, had the momentum going at halftime, leading 38-31 and forcing two SIUE turnovers in the final minute of the first half. Southern Indiana is now 4-2 overall
         The Cougars came out in the second half and played steady. Kris Crosby's bucket at 12:09 tied the game 42-42. SIUE then picked up a pair of free throws from Joel Jaye at 11:42 and did not relinquish the lead.
         SIUE was steady from the line, hitting 32 of 36 shots. Bauersachs was perfect in five attempts. Justin Ward, who finished with 15 points, was perfect from the free throw line in six attempts. Joel Jaye, who had 17 points for the game, made all eight of his free throws.
         Chris Thompson powered the Screaming Eagles with 12 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. Geoff Van Winkle scored 12 points off the bench for Southern Indiana, and Stacy Pearson added 10.
         SIUE returns to the Vadalabene Center on Monday, playing host to Southwest Baptist. Tip-off time is 7:30 p.m.
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