Homestand for Women’s Basketball Comes to End on Thursday Versus Indiana State

Thursday, January 22

Carbondale, Ill.

6 p.m.

Southern Illinois University

Indiana State

Photo by: Zuzanna Gaik

Homestand for Women’s Basketball Comes to End on Thursday Versus Indiana State

01/21/2026 | 5:05:00 | Women's Basketball

By: Peter Borkowski

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois women's basketball (5-12, 2-6) will conclude their five-game homestand on Thursday when they host Indiana State (6-11, 2-5) at 6 p.m.

Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs Indiana State
-Date: January 22
-Time: 6 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Indiana State University Sycamores
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=621933&vislive=silu
-Watch: ESPN+
-Listen: The Varsity Network

Last Time Out
The Salukis won their second conference game of the season last time out when they beat UIC 63-58 on Sunday. Indya Green had a monster game, scoring 20 points and grabbing 15 rebounds for a double-double. Additionally, Kayla Cooper, Alayna Kraus, and Kynnedi Davis all scored in the double-digits as well. Davis also had a nice game helping others out with her team-leading four assists.

All Signs Green
Green has been coming alive as of late for the Salukis. The Georgia Southern transfer has now scored double-digits in four straight games and in 10 of her past 13 appearances. She is on a two-game streak of dropping a double-double, with her one against UIC (20 points and 15 rebounds) tied her Saluki high in points and was a season best in rebounds. Her double-double against UIC was her fifth double-double of the season.

The Matchup
Southern holds the advantage over Indiana State, 57-47. The Sycamores did win their last matchup, an 87-63 drubbing in Carbondale on February 9, 2025. Prior to that, on January 16, 2025, was SIU's last win in the series, a 63-58 win at Indiana State. Southern has not successfully defended their home court against the Sycamores since February 23, 2023. The series has been back-and-forth as of late too. After the Salukis' 12-game win streak from 2019-2023 ended, neither squad has won consecutive games against each other.

The Sycamores currently hold an overall record of 6-11 while they are 2-5 within conference play. They are coming off a home win against Evansville on Sunday. Before that, Indiana State had lost three straight Missouri Valley Conference contests between January 4 and January 15. Additionally, the Sycamores are winless on the road in conference play, with their only home win of the season coming on November 14 at Western Kentucky.

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