After shooting less than 43 percent from the free-throw line, the Salukis have nowhere to place the blame except on each other.

The Drake University Bulldogs (10-9, 2-5) entered the game in last place of the Missouri Valley Conference but that spot will now be taken by SIU (6-14, 2-5) after the  57-54 loss.

Senior guard Desmar Jackson finished with 15 points on 4-15 shooting from the field but he was 7-9 from the free-throw line.

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SIU struggled from the free-throw line as well as the field the entire game. The Salukis were 7-22 from the line at one point before hitting five of their last six attempts.

Drake senior Aaron Hawley had 19 points with five coming from behind the 3-point line.

The Salukis play Saturday on the road at Missouri State University.