SOUTH BEND, Ind. — David Pastrnak delivered once again. Patrice Bergeron showed off his all-around game, and Tuukka Rask made a couple of big stops.
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
Salukis host Missouri State to open MVC play
January 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
SALUKIS HOST MISSOURI STATE TO OPEN MVC PLAY
The Southern Illinois men’s basketball team opens Missouri Valley Conference play with a home game against Missouri State on Wednesday, January 2, at 7 p.m. in SIU Arena. Special $10 tickets are available in the Dawg Pound while students are on break. The game is the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Challenge. The local community who sells the most tickets wins $500 for a community service project of its choice.
Southern Illinois (7-6, 0-0 MVC) vs. Missouri State (6-7, 0-0 MVC) || Wednesday, January 2 || 7 p.m. || SIU Arena
Southern Illinois (7-6, 0-0 MVC) vs. Missouri State (6-7, 0-0 MVC) || Wednesday, January 2 || 7 p.m. || SIU Arena
Tickets » SIUSalukis.com/tickets or call 877-SALUKIS
Watch » ESPN+ with Darren Kinnard and Mike Trude
Listen » Saluki Sports Network with Mike Reis and Connor Onion (Stream available through TuneIn)
Stats » SIUSalukis.com/MBB/LiveStats
Game Notes » Southern Illinois (PDF)
Press Conference » Watch Coach Hinson’s Press Conference on YouTube
THE RUNDOWN
- Southern Illinois opens Missouri Valley Conference play against Missouri State at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night at SIU Arena.
- Saluki Athletics donated more than 3,500 hours of community service to Carbondale and the surrounding area during Fall 2018, which ranked second in the nation.
- While students are on break, special discounted tickets are available in the Dawg Pound for $10.
- SIU has an active eight-game winning streak against Missouri State, the longest winning streak for either school in the series.
- The last six games in the series have been decided by 10 points or fewer, with two of the last four meetings going to overtime.
- SIU was 7-2 at home vs. MVC teams last season, the program’s best mark since going 8-1 in 2007-08.
- SIU has assisted on 61 percent of its field goals, which ranks 19th nationally.
- Thik Bol has 97 career blocks. With three more blocks, he will become the sixth player in program history to block 100 career shots.
- In the MVC, SIU is…
- 1st in blocks per games (4.3)
- 2nd in 3-point field goal percentage (37.7)
- 3rd in assists/game (15.3)
- 3rd in FG% defense (.417)
- 3rd in scoring defense (68.8)
GAME PREVIEW
- Southern Illinois opens Missouri Valley Conference play against Missouri State at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night at SIU Arena.
- Special $10 tickets are available in the student section during Christmas break–Jan. 2, and Jan. 12.
- Missouri State is 6-0 at home and 0-7 away from Springfield.
- SIU has won two of its last three MVC openers, including last year’s 56-53 win at Northern Iowa.
- Missouri State is led by Tulio Da Silva, who is averaging 16.0 ppg. Jarred Dixon (14.5) and Keandre Cook (13.8) are also averaging double figures.
- Nobody on Missouri State’s roster has started all 13 games.
- KenPom projects an incredibly tight and competitive MVC race, forecasting all 10 teams to finish within five games, ranging from 12-6 to 7-11.
- The game is the inaugural Mayor’s Cup Challenge. The local community who sells the most tickets wins $500 for a community service project of its choice.
Ohio State tops Washington 28-23 in Urban Meyer’s Rose Bowl finale
January 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Urban Meyer says he decided to end his remarkable coaching career at Ohio State partly because of the stress inherent in this high-intensity job.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
5 things to know about the Eagles, the Bears’ first playoff opponent
January 2, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The Bears will take on the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles in an NFC playoff game at 3:40 p.m. Sunday at Soldier Field. Here are five things to know about the Eagles as the Bears prepare for their first postseason game in eight years.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
Blues continue surge with win over Sabres
December 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The Blues’ game with the Sabres on Thursday had some of the elements you might find in your standard issue holiday movie. There was the homecoming of Carter Hutton, the former Blues goalie who became much loved in his brief time in St. Louis who is now the No. 1 keeper for the Sabres.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Cardinals bring back catcher Pena on minor-league deal
December 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Francisco Pena will again have a chance to secure the role as Cardinals backup catcher.
Here’s a link to the story at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Thompsonville gets past Goreville to remain undefeated
December 28, 2018 By Leave a Comment
SESSER — The clock appeared to be ticking on Thompsonville’s 14-game winning streak Thursday night
Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.
First Responder Bowl’s cancellation over lightning zaps enthusiasm of Boise State, Boston College players, fans
December 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Fans and players who traveled to Dallas from halfway across the country were left wondering Wednesday why no contingency plans were in place after the scheduled ServPro First Responder Bowl — pitting No. 25 Boise State against Boston College — was abruptly canceled due to lightning.
Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.
Does Oklahoma stand a chance against Alabama? Here are 5 ways the Sooners can topple the Tide
December 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Oklahoma has the Heisman Trophy winner at quarterback, the best young offensive mind in college football calling plays and a unit that led the nation with 49.5 points per game this season. They are the country’s most dangerous, explosive and exciting team.
Here’s a link to the story at Yahoo Sports.
Bears QB Mitch Trubisky’s mind is on building momentum against Vikings, not the hit that took 2 games from his season
December 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Mitch Trubisky walked away from his last game against the Vikings with a bum throwing shoulder that sidelined him for two games.
Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.
