OAKLAND CITY, IND. -- Whitney Skyes scored at the horn to lift Southern Illinois University Edwardsville over Oakland City 49-47 in women's basketball on Thursday night.
         Sykes banked in a running jumper from eight feet to score as the Cougars snap their five-game losing streak. Sykes led SIUE with 16 points going 4 for 8 from behind the three-point line.
         The Cougars, who improved to 6-5 overall, shot 38 percent from the field in the game. The Oaks also shot 38 percent in the consest as they fall to 3-6 on the season.
         Alisa Carrillo netted 13 points on 4-for-6 shooting and going 5 of 6 from the free throw line.
         The Cougars led 33-16 at halftime.
         SIUE will be back in action next Thursday as the Pumas of Saint Joseph's College visit the Vadalabene Center at 5:30 p.m.
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