Monday, December 29
Carbondale, Ill.
6 p.m.
Southern Illinois University
vs
Belmont
Photo by: Zuzanna Gaik
Women’s Basketball Back From Christmas Break, Host Belmont on Monday
12/28/2025 | 5:18:00 | Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Christmas Break is over for Southern Illinois women's basketball (3-7, 0-1), who hop back into conference play on Monday with a home game versus Belmont (5-7, 0-1).
Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs Belmont
-Date: December 29
-Time: 6 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Belmont University Bruins
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=627615
-Listen: The Varsity Network
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
SIU played their final game before Christmas Break on December 20, defeating Judson 85-29. This was Southern's largest win since 2022, and the Salukis were fueled by double-doubles from Indya Green (11 points, 11 rebounds) and Jeniah Thompson (14 points, 12 rebounds). Alayna Kraus added 16 points for her 10th straight double-digit scoring performance, and Kayla Cooper was the main assist threat with three helpers. The Saluki defense was stifling, forcing 27 turnovers thanks in part to 18 steals.
The Matchup
Southern is winless all-time against the Bruins, holding an 0-8 record against their rivals from the east. Their last matchup in the 2024-25 season ended as a 73-43 win for the Bruins in Belmont. On January 4, 2025, the two met in Carbondale the last time with Belmont winning 79-66. Belmont is a perfect 3-0 when playing at SIU.
Belmont enters this matchup 5-7 overall with a 1-0 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bruins wrapped up non-conference play on December 20, falling to Duke 76-46. Prior to that, on December 17, Belmont opened conference play with a 77-67 win over Evansville. It has been a tough schedule for Belmont this season as the Bruins have played six teams who are either ranked or receiving votes. Belmont is 0-6 in those games, losing to No. 6/7 Oklahoma, No. 12/12 Tennessee, RV/RV Ohio State, RV/RV Princeton, No. 15/15 Kentucky, and -/RV Duke. Entering the season, Belmont was picked first in the MVC Preseason Poll, with 446 points and 25 first-place picks.
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 Belmont
-Date: December 29
-Time: 6 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Belmont University Bruins
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=627615
-Listen: The Varsity Network
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
SIU played their final game before Christmas Break on December 20, defeating Judson 85-29. This was Southern's largest win since 2022, and the Salukis were fueled by double-doubles from Indya Green (11 points, 11 rebounds) and Jeniah Thompson (14 points, 12 rebounds). Alayna Kraus added 16 points for her 10th straight double-digit scoring performance, and Kayla Cooper was the main assist threat with three helpers. The Saluki defense was stifling, forcing 27 turnovers thanks in part to 18 steals.
The Matchup
Southern is winless all-time against the Bruins, holding an 0-8 record against their rivals from the east. Their last matchup in the 2024-25 season ended as a 73-43 win for the Bruins in Belmont. On January 4, 2025, the two met in Carbondale the last time with Belmont winning 79-66. Belmont is a perfect 3-0 when playing at SIU.
Belmont enters this matchup 5-7 overall with a 1-0 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bruins wrapped up non-conference play on December 20, falling to Duke 76-46. Prior to that, on December 17, Belmont opened conference play with a 77-67 win over Evansville. It has been a tough schedule for Belmont this season as the Bruins have played six teams who are either ranked or receiving votes. Belmont is 0-6 in those games, losing to No. 6/7 Oklahoma, No. 12/12 Tennessee, RV/RV Ohio State, RV/RV Princeton, No. 15/15 Kentucky, and -/RV Duke. Entering the season, Belmont was picked first in the MVC Preseason Poll, with 446 points and 25 first-place picks.
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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