After dropping back-to-back games against the top two teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, SIU was able to get a crucial win Tuesday and send the pinked out crowd home happy.

The Salukis (11-17, 7-8) captured a 75-64 win against the Bradley University Braves (11-17, 6-9) and jumped into the sixth spot in the MVC standings.

Sophomore guard Anthony Beane led all scorers with 27 points. Freshman Bola Olaniyan returned to form and finished with 10 points and 12 rebounds, with six of them coming on the offensive end.

The Salukis head to the University of Evansville Saturday to take on D.J. Balentine and the Purple Aces.

Tyler Dixon can be reached at tdixon@dailyegyptian, @tdixon_de on Twitter or 536-3311 ext. 256.