Southern Illinois Set to Face Evansville in Women’s Basketball Regular Season Finale

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Salukis (9-19, 6-13) conclude their 2025-26 regular season with a road matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces (7-23, 5-14) on Sunday, March 8.

Match Details

• What: Women’s Basketball at Evansville
• Date: March 8
• Time: 2 p.m. CT
• Location: Meeks Family Fieldhouse, Evansville, Indiana
• Opponent: University of Evansville Purple Aces
• Watch: ESPN+
• Listen: The Varsity Network

Last Time Out

The Salukis last played on Monday, February 24, falling to Belmont 83-64. Jeniah Thompson led Southern Illinois with 17 points, while Alayna Kraus and Indya Green added 15 and 13 points, respectively. Green also recorded a double-double with 13 rebounds. Belmont shot over 52% from the field in the contest.

The Series

Southern Illinois holds a 42-29 advantage in the all-time series against Evansville. Although, the Purple Aces secured a 75-70 victory earlier this season on February 7, 2025, in Carbondale. The Salukis’ last win in Evansville came in December 2022.

Evansville’s Recent Performance

Evansville enters Sunday’s game with a 7-23 overall record and a 5-14 mark in conference play. The Aces are currently on a three-game losing streak, having lost to Drake, Murray State, and Bradley. Their most recent win was a 75-70 victory over UNI on February 21, but they have lost six of their last seven games.

Follow the Salukis

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