Carbondale Reporter

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) men's basketball team is set to play its final home game of the season against Illinois State at Banterra Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT. The event will also serve as Senior Night, with SIU senior forward Jarrett Hensley being honored in a pregame ceremony scheduled for 6:43 p.m.

Tickets for the game start at $10 and can be purchased online or by phone. Promotions include free foam fingers for the first 1,000 fans and 500 free t-shirts. Additionally, it is Autism Awareness Night, with discounted tickets available using a promo code.

The broadcast team for the game includes Tom Ackerman and Rich Zvosec. Fans can listen to the radio broadcast locally on 101.5 CIL-FM or through various digital platforms with Luke Martin and Rodney Watson providing commentary. Live stats will be available on the SIU website.

Currently, SIU holds a record of 12-17 overall and is tied for ninth place in the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) standings with Indiana State. The Salukis are noted for their rebounding skills, ranking third in the MVC with an average of 35.90 rebounds per game.

Key players include Ali Dibba and Kennard Davis Jr., who rank third and fifth in scoring within the MVC respectively. Dibba has been consistent in scoring double-digits in most games this season, while Davis has shown endurance by playing full games recently.

Illinois State enters the match with a record of 17-12, having won their last two games. They are led by Chase Walker and Johnny Kinziger in scoring.

This matchup marks the 170th meeting between SIU and Illinois State, with SIU leading the all-time series 89-80 but losing to Illinois State earlier this season.

Fans can follow updates about the Salukis through various social media platforms and mobile apps provided by SIU Athletics.