Drake storms back from down 17 to win seventh-straight over SIU.

SIU guard Jalen Haynes (5) pushes past Drake guard Jalen Quinn (3) as he moves towards the basket Jan. 14, 2026 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois. (Photo: Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphoto

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Jalen Quinn scored 21 points to lead Drake, including the go-ahead layup with 23 seconds left, and the Bulldogs knocked off Southern Illinois 76-73 in overtime on Wednesday night.

Quinn made the go-ahead layup with 24 seconds left, stole a pass from Quel’Ron House and then hit two free throws that capped the scoring with five seconds to play.

Eli Shetlar scored 19 points and added 11 rebounds for the Bulldogs (9-9, 3-4 Missouri Valley Conference). Okku Federiko shot 3 for 10 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 8 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points.

The Salukis (8-10, 2-5) were led in scoring by Damien Mayo Jr., who finished with 19 points and seven rebounds. Southern Illinois also got 11 points, 11 rebounds and two steals from Rolyns Aligbe. House had 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and seven steals.

Federiko put up seven points in the first half for Drake, who trailed 37-26 at the break. Shetlar scored 16 second-half points as Drake and Southern Illinois ended regulation tied 67-67. Quinn scored eight points to lead Drake in the overtime, including their game-winner.

Drake Team Notes
—Drake leveled its record to 9-9 overall including a 3-4 mark in the Missouri Valley Conference.
—Drake is 3-1 in four Missouri Valley Conference games determined by three or less points
—The Bulldogs improved to 3-2 on the road.
—Drake is 1-1 in overtime games after dropping its home opener to Robert Morris 81-79 Nov. 6.
—There were 12 lead changes and nine ties in the game.
—Drake rallied from a 17-point deficit in the second half (45-28) with 17:37.
—Guard Jalen Quinn scored four straight points in the final 24 seconds of overtime with a running jumper and two free throws, coupled with a steal, as Drake erased a 73-72 deficit.
—Trailing 64-55 with 3:28 left in the second half, Drake closed out regulation holding Southern Illinois without a basket, while outscoring the Salukis, 12-3.
—Quinn scored six points to fuel the Drake surge with his layup with 43 seconds left allowing the Bulldogs to take their first lead at 66-65 since the 6:51 mark of the first half.
—Drake shot 40.3 percent from the floor (25-62), including 56 percent (14-25) in the second half.
—Drake improved to 3-8 when trailing at halftime while erasing a 37-26 deficit.
—Drake owned a 15-10 margin in second-chance points.
 
Drake Player Notes
—Senior transfer guard Jalen Quinn enjoyed his seventh 20-plus scoring game of the season, leading Drake with 21 points, including eight points in both the second half and overtime periods.
—Eli Shetlar, making just his fifth start of the season, posted his first career double-double with 19 points and a career-high 11 rebounds.
—Sophomore transfer Okku Federico added 12 points and eight rebounds.
—Shetlar made a game-high five three-point baskets, marking his third game this season making five or more three-pointers. He has made 13 three-point baskets in his last two games, including a career-high eight treys against Belmont last Saturday.
—Quinn led Drake with four assists, while making all eight free throw attempts.
—Senior transfer Isaiah Carr came off the bench tying a career high with two steals, while collecting four points and five rebounds in 13 minutes 36 seconds.
—Wilguens Jr. Exacte, who had started in 13 games, missed his fourth consecutive game because of a foot injury.
 
The Series
—Drake earned its seventh straight victory against Southern Illinois but still trails in the series, 61-48, including a 16-35 mark in Carbondale.
—The Bulldogs have won 12 of their last 13 games against Southern Illinois dating back to Jan. 3, 2021.
—Drake has won its last three games played in Carbondale dating back to Jan. 13, 2024.