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The Redbirds start the first of a two game homestand as the Salukis come to CEFCU Arena (the Salukis won the first match-up at Banterra Center, 69-57).
SIU is tied for first place in conference at 9-2 (17-5 overall) whereas ISU is tied for ninth place at 3-9 in conference (8-14 overall).
The Dawgs are led in scoring, rebounding and assists by Marcus Domask (16.9, 6.0, 3.5); Lance Jones (14.1) also averages double-digits. The 'birds are led in scoring and assists by Darius Burford (11.4, 2.2) with Kendall Lewis leading in rebounding (6.8); Seneca Knight (11.0) and Lewis (10.0) also average double-digits. The Salukis generally go ten whereas the Redbirds generally go eleven deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Southern Illinois (104) toughest opponent was Oklahoma State (47, win), and their worst loss was to Southern Indiana (219); Illinois State (261) toughest opponent was Bradley (78, loss), their best win was against Belmont (117) and their worst loss was to Valparaiso (289).
At this point in the conference season, there are more common opponents than not (both teams played and defeated Chicago State in the non-conference); as far as strengths, the Redbirds have an advantage in free-throw and three-point shooting, offensive rebounding and blocked shots.
SIU will have an extra day of rest, and only four players (of the ten that played) exceeded twenty minutes on the court in their last game, whereas ISU had six (of the nine that played) exceed twenty minutes (with four (Luke Kasubke, Knight, Lewis, Malachi Poindexter) playing over thirty-seven minutes, longer than any SIU player (Domask logged the most)). Fatigue will definitely be a factor to monitor.
We could eek out a win or lose by twenty-plus points and neither would necessarily be a surprise.
Dawgs 66, 'birds 65
SIU is tied for first place in conference at 9-2 (17-5 overall) whereas ISU is tied for ninth place at 3-9 in conference (8-14 overall).
The Dawgs are led in scoring, rebounding and assists by Marcus Domask (16.9, 6.0, 3.5); Lance Jones (14.1) also averages double-digits. The 'birds are led in scoring and assists by Darius Burford (11.4, 2.2) with Kendall Lewis leading in rebounding (6.8); Seneca Knight (11.0) and Lewis (10.0) also average double-digits. The Salukis generally go ten whereas the Redbirds generally go eleven deep on any given night.
According to NET Ranking, Southern Illinois (104) toughest opponent was Oklahoma State (47, win), and their worst loss was to Southern Indiana (219); Illinois State (261) toughest opponent was Bradley (78, loss), their best win was against Belmont (117) and their worst loss was to Valparaiso (289).
At this point in the conference season, there are more common opponents than not (both teams played and defeated Chicago State in the non-conference); as far as strengths, the Redbirds have an advantage in free-throw and three-point shooting, offensive rebounding and blocked shots.
SIU will have an extra day of rest, and only four players (of the ten that played) exceeded twenty minutes on the court in their last game, whereas ISU had six (of the nine that played) exceed twenty minutes (with four (Luke Kasubke, Knight, Lewis, Malachi Poindexter) playing over thirty-seven minutes, longer than any SIU player (Domask logged the most)). Fatigue will definitely be a factor to monitor.
We could eek out a win or lose by twenty-plus points and neither would necessarily be a surprise.
Dawgs 66, 'birds 65
