Thursday, February 20
Des Moines, IA
6 PM
Southern Illinois University
4-20,2-13MVC
40
at
82
Drake
18-8,12-3MVC
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2
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4
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Southern Ill.
11
9
8
12
40
Drake
27
21
21
13
82
Recap | Southern Illinois Falls on Thursday at Drake, 82-40
02/20/2025 | 9:33:00 | Women's Basketball
DES MOINES, Iowa - In its first game of a four-game road trip, the Southern Illinois University women's basketball team (4-20 overall, 2-13 conference) fell at Drake, 82-40, on Thursday night.
The Salukis found themselves in a hole early, trailing, 27-11, at the end of the first quarter and, 48-20, after the first half. SIU was held to single-digit points in both the second and third quarters.
Southern shot 28.6% from the field, 30.8% from deep, and 80.0% at the free throw line in the loss. On the other end, Drake shot 55.9% from the field, including a 64.7% first quarter and a 69.2% third quarter.
SIU was out-rebounded, 36-24, in the game and also had 19 turnovers as opposed to Drake's 12.
The Salukis did not have a player score in double figures on Thursday.
Senior Tyranny Brown and freshman Isabella Palmqvist led the team with nine points each against the Bulldogs, while Brown also had two steals, three assists, and two three pointer's.
Junior Gift Uchenna's seven rebounds were a team-high, and the forward also had eight points.
The Salukis face a quick turnaround this weekend as they travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Saturday at 2 p.m. to visit Northern Iowa.
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.
The Salukis found themselves in a hole early, trailing, 27-11, at the end of the first quarter and, 48-20, after the first half. SIU was held to single-digit points in both the second and third quarters.
Southern shot 28.6% from the field, 30.8% from deep, and 80.0% at the free throw line in the loss. On the other end, Drake shot 55.9% from the field, including a 64.7% first quarter and a 69.2% third quarter.
SIU was out-rebounded, 36-24, in the game and also had 19 turnovers as opposed to Drake's 12.
The Salukis did not have a player score in double figures on Thursday.
Senior Tyranny Brown and freshman Isabella Palmqvist led the team with nine points each against the Bulldogs, while Brown also had two steals, three assists, and two three pointer's.
Junior Gift Uchenna's seven rebounds were a team-high, and the forward also had eight points.
The Salukis face a quick turnaround this weekend as they travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Saturday at 2 p.m. to visit Northern Iowa.
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.
Team Stats
SIU
DRA
FG%
.286
.559
3FG%
.308
.316
FT%
.800
.909
RB
24
36
TO
19
12
STL
5
9
Game Leaders
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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