Saturday, January 10
Carbondale, Ill.
2 p.m.
Southern Illinois University
vs
Valparaiso
Salukis Face Valparaiso in Quick Turnaround on Saturday
01/09/2026 | 3:43:00 | Women's Basketball
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Just two days after their previous game against Evansville, Southern Illinois women's basketball (3-11, 0-5) is back at it on Saturday with a home game against the winless Valparaiso (0-16, 0-5).
Details
-What: Women's Basketball vs Valparaiso
-Date: January 10
-Time: 2 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Valparaiso University Beacons
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=630484
-Watch: ESPN+
-Listen: The Varsity Network
Last Time Out
SIU is coming off a 75-70 loss to Evansville on Thursday. It was a back-and-forth affair that featured 17 lead changes and 11 different ties. Jeniah Thompson had herself a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Indya Green and Karris Allen had double-digit points as well with 11 and 15. Tkiyah Nelson led the game in assists with six.
The Matchup
The Salukis hold a 9-5 advantage all time against Valparaiso. However, the Beacons won the last matchup 69-51 at Valparaiso on December 29, 2024. SIU's last win came in 2024 when they defeated Valparaiso 75-66 at Banterra Center. Valpariaso has not won at SIU since 2021.
The Beacons have yet to win a game this season, holding a 0-16 record while going 0-5 in MVC play. Their last game was a 80-44 defeated versus Bradley on Thursday. Few games have been a close contest for the Beacons too, as they have lost by single digits just three times this season. In terms of common opponents, the two have shared four foes this season so far, with SIU going 1-3 against those four.
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 Valparaiso
-Date: January 10
-Time: 2 p.m.
-Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
-Opponent: Valparaiso University Beacons
-Live Results: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=630484
-Watch: ESPN+
-Listen: The Varsity Network
Last Time Out
SIU is coming off a 75-70 loss to Evansville on Thursday. It was a back-and-forth affair that featured 17 lead changes and 11 different ties. Jeniah Thompson had herself a double-double with 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Indya Green and Karris Allen had double-digit points as well with 11 and 15. Tkiyah Nelson led the game in assists with six.
The Matchup
The Salukis hold a 9-5 advantage all time against Valparaiso. However, the Beacons won the last matchup 69-51 at Valparaiso on December 29, 2024. SIU's last win came in 2024 when they defeated Valparaiso 75-66 at Banterra Center. Valpariaso has not won at SIU since 2021.
The Beacons have yet to win a game this season, holding a 0-16 record while going 0-5 in MVC play. Their last game was a 80-44 defeated versus Bradley on Thursday. Few games have been a close contest for the Beacons too, as they have lost by single digits just three times this season. In terms of common opponents, the two have shared four foes this season so far, with SIU going 1-3 against those four.
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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