Once Upon A Time In Las Vegas – Championship Sunday
The Southern Illinois Salukis (17-5, 9-2 MVC) will be going for their third consecutive road win when they face the Illinois State Redbirds (8-14, 3-8 MVC) on Sunday afternoon. The Salukis are coming off a 68-64 win over Murray State as 7.5-point favorites. The Redbirds are coming off a 79-75 loss to Bradley as 15-point underdogs.
Southern Illinois is 7-3 in its last 10 games against Illinois State.
The Salukis are playing well at the moment and come into this game on a five-game winning streak. They will try to keep their streak alive with a win over the Redbirds, which will give them their sixth win in a row and 13th win in their last 14 games.
Southern Illinois is averaging 66.1 points per game. They scored 68 points in their last game, making 46.8 percent of their field goals and 38.5 percent of their three-pointers.
Lance Jones led the Salukis with 19 points and five rebounds. Marcus Domask finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Xavier Johnson added nine points, six assists, and four steals.
Southern Illinois has played well defensively, giving up 61.1 possessions per game. They gave up 64 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.