Murray State vs. SIU preview

MBB: The Racers and Salukis are both 5-4 in Missouri Valley Conference

Murray State will try to avoid their third-straight home loss as they host Southern Illinois this afternoon. Here’s what you need to know:

• Southern Illinois (13-7 overall, 5-4 MVC) at Murray State (8-12 overall, 5-4 MVC) — 1:00pm at the CFSB Center

• NCAA NET Rankings: Murray State #159; Southern Illinois #107

• KenPom Rankings: Murray State #138; Southern Illinois #113

• Series history: 41st meeting (SIU leads all-time series 21-19)

• You can watch the game on Bally Sports/ESPN+

• Kenny Roth and I will have the radio call, with the pregame show starting at 12:30pm. You can listen to the game here: https://player.amperwave.net/2845

• Vegas line: Murray State -3.5

Murray State scouting report