Murray State vs. SIU preview

WBB: The Racers look to snap a two-game slide as they host the Salukis

Murray State’s players get some shots up ahead of their game with Southern Illinois.

After four-straight road games, Murray State returns home for the first of two games this week at the CFSB Center. The Racers will host Southern Illinois tonight. Here’s what you need to know:

• Southern Illinois (7-10 overall, 2-5 MVC) at Murray State (12-4 overall, 5-2 MVC) — 6:00pm CST at the CFSB Center

• NCAA NET Rankings: Murray State #95; Southern Illinois #190

• Series history: 48th meeting (SIU leads the all-time series 41-6)

• You can stream the game on ESPN+ — I’ll be handling play-by-play duties, while Burlin Brower will be the color analyst

• Jeremy Rose will have the radio call on Froggy 103.7— the pregame show will start at 5:30pm

Murray State scouting report