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Byline: Nick Wishart
CARBONDALE, Ill. _ The Southern Illinois-Carbondale men's basketball team has strengthened its case for the NCAA Tournament selection committee.
SIUC might get an automatic spot in the 65-team field by winning next weekend's Missouri Valley Conference tournament at Savvis Center. But even if the Salukis fall short of the conference tourney title, they at least have history on their side.
By beating No. 17 Creighton, 70-62, at SIU Arena on Saturday night, SIUC has clinched at least a share of the MVC regular-season crown. And since 1994, every MVC champion has earned an NCAA bid.
"I hope it's huge," SIUC coach Bruce ...