Thursday, January 8
Carbondale, Ill.
6 p.m.
Southern Illinois University
vs
Evansville
Photo by: Zuzanna Gaik
SIU Kicks Off Homestand on Thursday Versus Evansville
01/07/2026 | 3:44:00 | Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – After a prolonged trip to Iowa, Southern Illinois women's basketball (3-10, 0-4) now prepares for a five-game homestand starting on Thursday against Evansville (3-11, 1-2).
Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs Evansville
-Date: January 8
-Time: 6 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: University of Evansville Purple Aces
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=622647&vislive=silu
-Listen: The Varsity Network
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
Southern wrapped up their Iowa trip on Sunday with a 91-64 loss at UNI. Kayla Cooper and Jeniah Thompson led the offense the best they could, scoring 11 and 10 points to be the only Salukis in double-digits. SIU did end the game on a high note, closing out the contest with a 19-3 run. While the Salukis shot a respectable 40% from the field, they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 20% of their attempted threes.
The Matchup
SIU leads the all-time series 42-28. Southern won their last matchup 72-69 in Carbondale on February 7, 2025, while the Aces last win came in 2025 when they hosted and defeated SIU 85-70; Evansville's last win in Carbondale came on February 17, 2017, in 74-61 fashion. The Salukis have dominated competition in recent history, holding a 14-2 advantage dating back to 2017.
Evansville enters this matchup 3-11 overall with a 1-2 mark in conference play. Their last game was a 66-46 win over MVC foe Valparaiso on January 3. Prior to that Valparaiso win, the Aces suffered a six-game losing streak between December 3 and December 29. Versus common opponents, SIU holds an advantage. Both squads have lost to Belmont, but SIU has defeated SEMO, who took down Evansville on November 6. The Aces have also made an appearance against a nationally ranked team, falling to #21 Iowa 119-43 on November 9.
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 Evansville
-Date: January 8
-Time: 6 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: University of Evansville Purple Aces
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=622647&vislive=silu
-Listen: The Varsity Network
-Watch: ESPN+
Last Time Out
Southern wrapped up their Iowa trip on Sunday with a 91-64 loss at UNI. Kayla Cooper and Jeniah Thompson led the offense the best they could, scoring 11 and 10 points to be the only Salukis in double-digits. SIU did end the game on a high note, closing out the contest with a 19-3 run. While the Salukis shot a respectable 40% from the field, they struggled from beyond the arc, making just 20% of their attempted threes.
The Matchup
SIU leads the all-time series 42-28. Southern won their last matchup 72-69 in Carbondale on February 7, 2025, while the Aces last win came in 2025 when they hosted and defeated SIU 85-70; Evansville's last win in Carbondale came on February 17, 2017, in 74-61 fashion. The Salukis have dominated competition in recent history, holding a 14-2 advantage dating back to 2017.
Evansville enters this matchup 3-11 overall with a 1-2 mark in conference play. Their last game was a 66-46 win over MVC foe Valparaiso on January 3. Prior to that Valparaiso win, the Aces suffered a six-game losing streak between December 3 and December 29. Versus common opponents, SIU holds an advantage. Both squads have lost to Belmont, but SIU has defeated SEMO, who took down Evansville on November 6. The Aces have also made an appearance against a nationally ranked team, falling to #21 Iowa 119-43 on November 9.
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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