Murray State at Southern Illinois preview

MBB: The Racers will try to snap a two-game slide tonight in Carbondale

The Racers are getting their final practice in this morning ahead of tonight’s matchup with Southern Illinois.

Murray State hits the road again tonight to renew their rivalry with Southern Illinois. Here’s what you need to know:

• Murray State (10-9 overall, 4-4 Missouri Valley Conference) at Southern Illinois (8-11 overall, 3-5 MVC) — 6:00pm CST at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois

• KenPom Rankings: Murray State #125; Southern Illinois #196

• NCAA NET Rankings: Murray State #140; Southern Illinois #211

• Series history: 45th meeting (SIU leads the series 25-19; the Salukis are 4-0 since Murray State came into the Missouri Valley Conference)

• You can watch the game on ESPN+

• Kenny Roth and I will have the radio call, with the pregame show starting at 5:30pm CST. You can listen to the game here: https://player.amperwave.net/2845

• Vegas line: Murray State -1.5

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