The Southern Illinois Salukis (10-13, 4-8 MVC) host the Murray State Racers (17-7, 9-4 MVC) on Friday at 8 p.m. EST in Carbondale, Illinois. The Salukis, coming off a 54-50 win against Illinois State led by Quel’Ron House’s 22 points, rank fifth in MVC defense. Murray State averages 86.1 points per game, with Javon Jackson scoring 16.6 points per game. This matchup marks the first meeting in MVC play this season.
