Another Chicago State win. It may be a small step to some, but this was a big step in the right direction! First back to back wins versus D1 teams in 7 years.

SIUE lead Shaky Smarts Marquette team at halftime and kept the game close, so they have some talent. I believe Chicago State and Marquette had similar margins of victory, around 11 points.

Chicago held SIUE to one shot from the field in the last 6 minutes.

I liked Tracy Dildy and thought he was doing a good job, but now I see how clearly a change was needed. Coach Gillion has already turned the corner with this program. I don't know how good they are, but its like a new program this year.

The crowd was bigger, the announcers were great, the band was good, the flag girls/dancers were good. It was just a great college basketball atmosphere and a step towards making Chicago State a much tougher place to win.