Carbondale Reporter

The Southern Illinois men's basketball team is preparing to face Murray State at Banterra Center on Wednesday. The game is set for 6 p.m., and tickets are available for $6 as part of the Polar Vortex Sale. The event will also feature giveaways and themed nights, including College of Ag Night and Dawg Pound Greek Night.

The match will be broadcasted by the MVC TV Network/ESPN Plus with John Rooney and Dan Muller. Local viewers can watch on KFVS-12 or listen to the radio broadcast on 101.5 CIL-FM, among other platforms.

Southern Illinois enters the game with a three-game winning streak, holding an overall record of 8-11 and a conference record of 3-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC). Key players include Ali Dibba, who averages 15.9 points per game, ranking third in the MVC. Jarrett Hensley recently scored a career-high 30 points in an overtime win against Missouri State.

Kennard Davis Jr., second on the team with 14.5 points per game, was named MVC Player of the Week after averaging 21 points and nine rebounds over two games. Drew Steffe also made notable contributions with a career-high performance against Missouri State.

Defensively, SIU showcased strength by limiting Northern Iowa to just 15 points in one half during their last home game, tying for sixth-best in program history.

Their upcoming opponent, Murray State, holds an overall record of 11-16 and ranks third in scoring within The Valley at 74.5 points per game. This matchup marks their 43rd meeting, with Southern Illinois leading the series.

Coach Nagy continues his long-standing successful career with over three decades of experience and ranks No.17 among active Division I head coaches for career wins.

For more information about the Salukis' activities or to follow live updates during games, fans can visit SIUSalukis.com or follow them on social media platforms like X, Instagram, and Facebook.