SIUE to Host Eastern Illinois in Saturday Matchup

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The SIU Edwardsville Cougars will face off against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the First Community Arena at 1:00 p.m. CT. This will be the final home contest of the season for the Cougars, and they will be celebrating their seniors.

Recent Performance

SIUE is currently 14-15 overall and 7-12 in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) following a 79-62 loss to Western Illinois on February 26, 2026. Freshman Kiyoko Proctor led the Cougars in scoring with 24 points, marking her third consecutive 20-point performance. Macy Silvey contributed 11 points and five rebounds, while Lauren Miller added 10 points and four rebounds. Syanne Mohamed led the team with 12 rebounds.

Despite Proctor’s strong performance, Western Illinois improved to 24-4 overall and 16-3 in the OVC. The Leathernecks utilized a strong shooting performance, hitting 55 percent of their shots from the field and 84 percent from the free-throw line.

Team Statistics

The Cougars shot 36 percent from the field, 34 percent from three-point range, and 66 percent from the free-throw line against Western Illinois. They collected 33 rebounds in the game.

Looking Ahead

SIUE will honor its seniors before the game against Eastern Illinois. The Panthers are 11-18 overall and 7-11 in the OVC as of February 21, 2026. ESPN provides live coverage and updated stats for the upcoming game.

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