NEWSLETTER
The Southern Illinois Salukis (2-9) will attempt to turn around a five-game losing streak when they host the Belmont Bruins (6-7) on January 4, 2025 at Banterra Center.
Southern Illinois dropped its most recent game to Murray State, 92-69, on Thursday. Kayla Cooper starred with 19 points, and also had five rebounds and two assists. In its most recent game, Belmont lost to Missouri State on Thursday, 57-55. Jailyn Banks scored a team-high 16 points (and chipped in one assist and three boards).
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When is Southern Illinois vs. Belmont and when does it start?
This contest between the Salukis and Bruins will happen on Saturday, January 4, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 3:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Southern Illinois vs. Belmont
The Salukis and Bruins will take to the court at Banterra Center for this matchup on January 4, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
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Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Belmont Bruins Game Preview
Southern Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Southern Illinois has been outscored by 13.0 points per game (scoring 59.4 per game to rank 295th in college basketball while giving up 72.4 per outing to rank 322nd in college basketball) and has a -143 scoring differential overall.
The 59.4 points the Salukis average are 5.1 fewer than the Bruins give up.
Southern Illinois connects on 4.6 three-pointers per game (304th in college basketball) while shooting 29.0% from beyond the arc (245th in college basketball). It is making 2.9 fewer threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.5 per game while shooting 35.7%.
Offensively, the Salukis have performed better in home games this season, averaging 63.0 points per game, compared to 56.3 per game in road games.
Belmont Stats, Odds & Insights
Belmont scores 64.8 points per game (207th in college basketball) and gives up 64.5 (199th in college basketball) for a +4 scoring differential overall.
The Bruins post 7.6 fewer points per game (64.8) than the Salukis concede (72.4).
Belmont makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (122nd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.5 on average.
The Bruins average 68.0 points per game at home, and 62.3 on the road.
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Salukis Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift Uchenna | 11 | 15.3 | 12.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Se’Quoia Allmond | 8 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Kayla Cooper | 10 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
| Isabella Palmqvist | 11 | 6.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| Tkiyah Nelson | 11 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Bruins Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jailyn Banks | 13 | 13.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Emily La Chapell | 13 | 11.3 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Kendall Holmes | 13 | 10.8 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Kendal Cheesman | 13 | 8.9 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Tuti Jones | 13 | 7.8 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
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