Missouri State at Southern Illinois

Barry Hinson has a very experienced team at Southern Illinois. He has returned all five starters from last year's squad. Don't be fooled by the 7-6 record as the Salukis played an aggressive early-season schedule. This is a team capable of competing at a high level in the Missouri Valley Conference this season. Missouri State is off to a 6-7 start. A key issue is this team is allowing 48.5% field goal shooting on the season and has also lost the battle off the glass, as well as the turnover battle. It is tough to win on the road with just two returning starters when on average your team is losing three key statistical areas against an experienced home team. Play on Southern Illinois.