Missouri State basketball vs Southern Illinois score: How to watch, live updates, game highlights

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Missouri State basketball will square off with Southern Illinois on Saturday in Carbondale, Illinois, in a battle between two winless teams in Missouri Valley Conference play.

The Bears and Salukis, both in their first years under new head coaches, are 0-5 in the MVC. They will play on Saturday at 6 p.m. on ESPN+ and on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Springfield.

MSU is coming off an 80-63 home loss to Illinois Chicago, which shot 59.3% from the field. The Bears have been beaten on the boards in recent games. The Flames outrebounded the Bears by 16, and Bradley won on the glass by five in a nine-point win. The Bears had won every rebounding battle but two in the previous 14 contests.

Southern Illinois is coming off a competitive 90-86 loss at Belmont, but it hasn’t been too competitive in other league games to start the year. In its first year under Scott Nagy, Southern Illinois is led by Abilene Christian transfer guard Ali Dibba, who averages 15.9 points per game. Notably, former Missouri State guard Damien Mayo Jr. has started nine of 16 games for the Salukis this season, including the last two.

Missouri State basketball vs Southern Illinois score updates

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What time does Missouri State basketball play Southern Illinois today?

Missouri State and Southern Illinois will tip off at 6 p.m. on Saturday in Carbondale, Illinois.

What channel is Missouri State basketball vs Southern Illinois on today?

Missouri State vs. Southern Illinois will tip off at 6 p.m. on ESPN+.

Missouri State basketball upcoming schedule

All times central

Jan. 11: @ Southern Illinois, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Jan. 15: vs. Southern Illinois, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Jan. 18: @ Illinois State, 4 p.m., ESPN+

Jan. 21: @ Northern Iowa, 7 p.m., ESPN+

Jan. 25: vs. Drake, 3 p.m., ESPN+

Record: 7-9 (0-5 MVC)

Southern Illinois basketball upcoming schedule

All times central

Jan. 11: vs. Missouri State, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Jan. 15: @ Missouri State, 6 p.m., ESPN+

Jan. 18: vs. Northern Iowa, 6 p.m., ESPN+

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Author : Springfield News-Leader

Publish date : 2025-01-11 09:04:00

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