It was all about second chances for the Cougars, as they turned 21 offensive rebounds into 19 second-chance points.
The Cougars out-rebounded the Redhawks 40-32.
“It was a toughness mentality that you had to go get the ball,” Buscher said.
SIUE made a complete comeback midway through the fourth quarter. Jay’nee Alston’s two free throws with 4:28 left gave the Cougars their first lead since early in the opening period.
SIUE next heads to Tennessee-Martin Saturday for a 1 p.m. contest.