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Shockers beat up on Salukis
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Wichita States Ron Baker, drives into the lane against Southern Illinois Deion Lavender during the first half on Tuesday. - photo by AP Photo
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Shaquille Morris scored a career-high 17 points to lead No. 13 Wichita State to an 84-62 over Southern Illinois on Tuesday night.Morris made 7 of his 8 shots for the Shockers (25-3, 14-1 Missouri Valley), who have won five straight.Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker each scored 13 and Tekele Cotton added 10.Deion Lavender’s 15 points led Southern Illinois (10-18, 3-12). Anthony Beane added 14 points and Jordan Caroline scored 10.The Shockers led by 13 at the half and used a 9-0 run early in second half to put the game away.