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Southern Illinoise University Athletics
10/21/2026 | 7:15:00 | Women's Basketball
The Full "Players to Watch" List:
KK Brodie, Belmont
Quinn Eubank, Belmont
Kenley McCarn, Belmont
Lauren Rust, Belmont
Inia Jones, Bradley
Claire McDougall, Bradley
Charia Smith, Bradley
Mya Wardle, Bradley
Anna Becker, Drake
Brooklin Dailey, Drake
Avery Kelley, Evansville
Nevaeh Foster, UIC
Tutu Clayton, UIC
Julia Coleman, UIC
Salma Khedr, UIC
Trista Fayta, Illinois State
Danyella Mporokoso, Illinois State
Chloe Spreen, Illinois State
Nevaeh Thomas, Illinois State
Jayci Allen, Indiana State
Eanae Dagons, Indiana State
Amerie Flowers, Indiana State
Sharnecce Currie-Jelks, Murray State
Haven Ford, Murray State
Halli Poock, Murray State
Keslyn Secrist, Murray State
Elise Jaeger, UNI
Kaylynn Janes, UNI
Callie Levin, UNI
Jenna Twedt, UNI
Braxcynn Baker, Southern Illinois
Kayla Cooper, Southern Illinois
Kynnedi Davis, Southern Illinois
Shakara McCline, Southern Illinois
Maci Rhoades, Valparaiso
Allia von Schlegell, Valparaiso
Baker joins the Salukis as a transfer from conference rival Murray State. The junior from Lowell, Mich. recorded 477 minutes in her sophomore season with the Racers. She averaged 4.3 points-per-game and shot 32.4% from the field, while going 28.6% from behind-the-arc.
Cooper is just one of five players who are returning to Southern. In her junior campaign, Cooper appeared in all 30 games, starting 29 of them. She recorded led the squad with 42 3PM, was third on the team with 10.8 points-per-game, and first in steals with 47.
Davis also returns to the Salukis for her senior season. In her first season with the Salukis, Davis appeared in 23 of 30 games. Davis scored 3.7 points-per-game, shot 32% from the field, and recorded 45 assists on the season.
McCline is one the SIU's nine new faces. She joins the squad as a transfer from DePaul. In her junior season as a Blue Demon, McCline recorded 72 points, with 25 of them coming against Missouri Valley member UIC. McCline shot 35.1% from the field and 36.4% from three.
You can get your first look at the Salukis during an exhibition Thursday versus Kentucky Wesleyan at 6 p.m. at Banterra Center. The game is FREE to attend.
SEASON TICKETS
Season tickets are on sale now! Visit saluk.is/wbbseasontickets for more information. For ticket inquiries, call 618-453-2000.
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.
