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Indiana State Sycamores @ Southern Illinois Salukis
Current Records: Indiana State 22-4, Southern Illinois 16-10
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We’ve got another exciting Missouri Valley matchup on schedule as the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Indiana State Sycamores are set to tip at 7:00 p.m. ET on February 17th at Banterra Center. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
On Wednesday, the Salukis came up short against the Bruins and fell 82-68.
Even though they lost, Southern Illinois smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That’s the most offensive rebounds they’ve managed all season.
Meanwhile, after a string of nine wins, Indiana State’s good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 80-67 to the Redbirds. The result shouldn’t come as a shock considering that’s the fewest points Indiana State has scored all season.
Julian Larry put forth a good effort for the losing side as he scored 20 points along with two steals. Less helpful for Indiana State was Robbie Avila’s abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.
The Salukis’ loss dropped their record down to 16-10. As for the Sycamores, their defeat ended an 11-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 22-4.
Southern Illinois was pulverized by the Sycamores 77-48 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Southern Illinois have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Series History
Indiana State has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Southern Illinois.
- Nov 28, 2023 – Indiana State 77 vs. Southern Illinois 48
- Jan 11, 2023 – Southern Illinois 69 vs. Indiana State 61
- Dec 07, 2022 – Indiana State 74 vs. Southern Illinois 71
- Feb 19, 2022 – Southern Illinois 76 vs. Indiana State 72
- Jan 19, 2022 – Southern Illinois 63 vs. Indiana State 55
- Jan 26, 2021 – Indiana State 71 vs. Southern Illinois 59
- Jan 25, 2021 – Indiana State 69 vs. Southern Illinois 66
- Feb 26, 2020 – Indiana State 77 vs. Southern Illinois 68
- Dec 30, 2019 – Indiana State 68 vs. Southern Illinois 56
- Feb 16, 2019 – Southern Illinois 79 vs. Indiana State 57