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UIC outlasts Southern Illinois 84-82 in OT in Missouri Valley Conference Tournament opener

Mar. 08, 2024 01:19 AM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Isaiah Rivera scored eight of his 28 points in the second overtime as 11th-seeded UIC upset sixth-seeded Southern Illinois 84-82 on Thursday in a first-round game in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. UIC advances to face the tournament's No. 3 seed,...

Southern Illinois Salukis play in MVC Tournament against the UIC Flames

Mar. 07, 2024 04:01 AM EST

UIC Flames (11-20, 4-16 MVC) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (19-12, 11-9 MVC) St. Louis; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Salukis -5; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois and UIC meet in the MVC Tournament. ...

Southern Illinois Salukis play in MVC Tournament against the UIC Flames

Mar. 06, 2024 03:52 AM EST

UIC Flames (11-20, 4-16 MVC) vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (19-12, 11-9 MVC) St. Louis; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois takes on UIC in the MVC Tournament. The Salukis' record in MVC play is 11-9, and their record is 8-3 against...

Born's 19 lead Northern Iowa past Southern Illinois 82-70

Mar. 03, 2024 17:45 PM EST

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Bowen Born's 19 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Southern Illinois 82-70 on Sunday. Born was 5 of 11 shooting, including 2 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the line for the Panthers (18-13, 12-8 Missouri Valley Conference). Jacob Hutson...

Mgbako scores 24, rallies Indiana to 83-78 victory over Maryland

Mar. 03, 2024 16:41 PM EST

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Mackenzie Mgbako scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and Indiana rallied to beat Maryland 83-78 on Sunday. Mgbako made 8 of 15 shots from the floor, including 4 of 8 from 3-point range, and all four of his free throws for the Hoosiers (16-13, 8-10...

Southern Illinois faces Northern Iowa, seeks 4th straight home win

Mar. 03, 2024 03:44 AM EST

Northern Iowa Panthers (17-13, 11-8 MVC) at Southern Illinois Salukis (19-11, 11-8 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Salukis -3; over/under is 137.5 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois hosts Northern Iowa trying to extend...

Southern Illinois hosts Northern Iowa in conference matchup

Mar. 02, 2024 03:49 AM EST

Northern Iowa Panthers (17-13, 11-8 MVC) at Southern Illinois Salukis (19-11, 11-8 MVC) Carbondale, Illinois; Sunday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Nate Heise and the Northern Iowa Panthers visit Xavier Johnson and the Southern Illinois Salukis in MVC play. ...

Johnson and the Southern Illinois Salukis take on conference foe Bradley

Feb. 28, 2024 04:27 AM EST

Southern Illinois Salukis (19-10, 11-7 MVC) at Bradley Braves (20-9, 12-6 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -8; over/under is 135 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois plays Bradley in MVC action Wednesday. ...

Southern Illinois faces Bradley on 3-game win streak

Feb. 27, 2024 03:44 AM EST

Southern Illinois Salukis (19-10, 11-7 MVC) at Bradley Braves (20-9, 12-6 MVC) Peoria, Illinois; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Southern Illinois will look to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Salukis take on Bradley. The Braves are 12-3...

D'Amico scores 17, sparks Southern Illinois past Evansville 65-53

Feb. 25, 2024 17:21 PM EST

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Troy D'Amico scored all 17 of his points in the second half to spark Southern Illinois to a 65-53 victory over Evansville on Sunday. D'Amico also snagged six rebounds for the Salukis (19-10, 11-7 Missouri Valley Conference). Xavier Johnson finished with 12...