CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois is looking for a bench to lean on instead of sit on.

The Salukis leaned heavily its starting lineup while experimenting with substitution combos. Wesley Clemons responded to his first start Dec. 22 against Western Kentucky with a career-high 24 points. That allowed Saluki coach Chris Lowery more scoring punch, and to bring Tony Boyle off the bench.

Other reserves are still fighting to find minutes. Only Brandon Wood and Tyrone Green, a part-time starter, are getting double-figure minutes.