The Braves, looking for their first conference win, found a tough matchup against Southern Illinois. The Braves were in for a tough test against Southern Illinois, the reigning MVC conference champions. The Salukis shot 60% and 69.2% in the first two quarters, shooting making 18 of their 28 shots. Bradley struggled from the floor, averaging 35.7% between the first two quarters and not making it to the free throw line more than once, but the Braves shot better from three-point range, going four for ten while SIU went two for six. SIU got to the free throw seven times in…