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Women’s Basketball Prepares to Host UIC on Sunday
01/17/2026 | 1:17:00 | Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The homestand continues for Southern Illinois women's basketball (4-12, 1-6) as they get ready to host UIC (8-9, 3-3) on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs UIC
-Date: January 18
-Time: 2 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: University of Illinois-Chicago Flames
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=643966
-Watch: ESPN+
-Listen: The Varsity Network
Last Time Out
Southern is coming off an admirable effort against one of the best teams in the conference. On Thursday, SIU fell 87-74 against Murray State. Indya Green led the way for the Salukis with an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double. Jeniah Thompson was close to a double-double as well with 12 points and nine boards. Alayna Kraus and Kynnedi Davis hit double-digit points as well with 10 each.
The Matchup
All-time, the Salukis lead the head-to-head series 13-7. They most recently faced off in February 2025 when UIC won 62-46 at SIU. The Salukis' last win came in March of 2024 when they won 69-65 in Chicago. Southern has not won in Carbondale since 1999.
UIC currently holds an 8-9 overall record while they are 3-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Flames are coming off a 66-48 win at Evansville on Friday. Before that was UIC's most recent loss, a 75-61 loss at Illinois State. UIC has been very off-and-on this season, never winning or losing more than three straight games.
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 UIC
-Date: January 18
-Time: 2 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: University of Illinois-Chicago Flames
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=643966
-Watch: ESPN+
-Listen: The Varsity Network
Last Time Out
Southern is coming off an admirable effort against one of the best teams in the conference. On Thursday, SIU fell 87-74 against Murray State. Indya Green led the way for the Salukis with an 18-point, 12-rebound double-double. Jeniah Thompson was close to a double-double as well with 12 points and nine boards. Alayna Kraus and Kynnedi Davis hit double-digit points as well with 10 each.
The Matchup
All-time, the Salukis lead the head-to-head series 13-7. They most recently faced off in February 2025 when UIC won 62-46 at SIU. The Salukis' last win came in March of 2024 when they won 69-65 in Chicago. Southern has not won in Carbondale since 1999.
UIC currently holds an 8-9 overall record while they are 3-3 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Flames are coming off a 66-48 win at Evansville on Friday. Before that was UIC's most recent loss, a 75-61 loss at Illinois State. UIC has been very off-and-on this season, never winning or losing more than three straight games.
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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