Sunday, November 23
Carbondale, Ill.
2 p.m.
Southern Illinois University
vs
Austin Peay
Salukis Return Home to Host Austin Peay
11/22/2025 | 1:13:00 | Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois women's basketball (1-2, 0-0) is back in Banterra Center this Sunday when they host Austin Peay (3-1, 0-0).
Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs Austin Peay
-Date: November 23
-Time: 2 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Austin Peay State University Governors
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=620054
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
Last time out, the Salukis fell 81-50 at Missouri on Tuesday. The Salukis kept the matchup close early, as after one quarter SIU only trailed 22-18 and the deficit was just 10 points at halftime. Mizzou finally pulled away in the fourth quarter however, winning that quarter 24-8. Alayna Kraus, Kayla Cooper, and Karris Allen all tied for the team lead in points with 10 apiece. Jeniah Thompson had a nice game on the defensive end of the floor, swiping four steals while also grabbing a block.
The Matchup
Southern leads the all-time series 4-3. They last met in 2021, head coach Brittany Young's first with Austin Peay, when SIU won 72-54. This extended SIU's win streak to two games in the series. Austin Peay's last win came in 2013 when the Governors won 71-69 at SIU.
The Governors enter this matchup 3-1 in 2025-26. They currently ride a two-game win streak, beating MVC member Indiana State 77-73 on November 16 before taking down Chattanooga 68-54 on Thursday. Austin Peay's only loss came versus #19 Vanderbilt on November 12, 75-65. The squad is coming off their worst season in the Coach Young era, finishing 2024-25 with a 13-18 overall record and 7-11 mark in ASUN play.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_WBasketball, on Instagram at @SIU_WBasketball, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiAthletics. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs Austin Peay
-Date: November 23
-Time: 2 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Austin Peay State University Governors
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=620054
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
Last time out, the Salukis fell 81-50 at Missouri on Tuesday. The Salukis kept the matchup close early, as after one quarter SIU only trailed 22-18 and the deficit was just 10 points at halftime. Mizzou finally pulled away in the fourth quarter however, winning that quarter 24-8. Alayna Kraus, Kayla Cooper, and Karris Allen all tied for the team lead in points with 10 apiece. Jeniah Thompson had a nice game on the defensive end of the floor, swiping four steals while also grabbing a block.
The Matchup
Southern leads the all-time series 4-3. They last met in 2021, head coach Brittany Young's first with Austin Peay, when SIU won 72-54. This extended SIU's win streak to two games in the series. Austin Peay's last win came in 2013 when the Governors won 71-69 at SIU.
The Governors enter this matchup 3-1 in 2025-26. They currently ride a two-game win streak, beating MVC member Indiana State 77-73 on November 16 before taking down Chattanooga 68-54 on Thursday. Austin Peay's only loss came versus #19 Vanderbilt on November 12, 75-65. The squad is coming off their worst season in the Coach Young era, finishing 2024-25 with a 13-18 overall record and 7-11 mark in ASUN play.
Follow the Salukis
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Salukis by following the team on Twitter at @SIU_WBasketball, on Instagram at @SIU_WBasketball, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/SalukiAthletics. Fans can also download the "Salukis" Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play Store.
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