Salukis Look to Bounce Back Against UNI Panthers
CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois women’s basketball team (9-14, 6-8) returns home to the Banterra Center on Thursday to face the University of Northern Iowa Panthers (12-12, 8-6) in a pivotal Missouri Valley Conference contest.
Game Details
- Opponent: University of Northern Iowa Panthers
- Date: February 19
- Time: 6 p.m. CT
- Location: Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois
- Live Stats: http://stats.statbroadcast.com/broadcast/?id=651993
- Watch: ESPN+
- Listen: The Varsity Network
Salukis Coming Off Close Loss
Southern Illinois is looking to rebound after a narrow 56-53 defeat to Bradley on Sunday. Alayna Kraus
led all scorers with 18 points, while India Green
recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Despite holding Bradley to 35.6% shooting from the field and 15% from three-point range, the Salukis were outscored by seven points in the fourth quarter.
Kraus Earns MVC Recognition
Alayna Kraus was named the MVC Newcomer of the Week for the week of February 16. This honor follows a strong week where she scored a career-high 30 points against Illinois State on February 13 and followed that with a game-high 18 points against Bradley on February 15.
Series History
UNI currently leads the all-time series against Southern Illinois 50-35, having won the last six matchups. The Panthers secured a 91-64 victory earlier this season on January 4 at UNI, marking Southern Illinois’ largest conference loss of the year. The Salukis’ last win against UNI came in 2022, a 64-60 victory in Carbondale.
The Panthers enter the game with a 12-12 overall record and an 8-6 mark in the MVC. UNI recently defeated Indiana State 91-79, but had previously lost two consecutive games to Belmont, and Bradley. They have won just two of their last six games.
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FAQ
- What is Southern Illinois’ record? 9-14 6-8 in the MVC.
- What is UNI’s record? 12-12 8-6 in the MVC.
- Where is the game being played? Banterra Center, Carbondale, Illinois.
- How can I watch the game? On ESPN+.
The Salukis will need a strong performance on both ends of the court to overcome UNI’s series dominance and secure a crucial conference victory.