GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

The 2017-18 season marks the 50th season of SIUE men's basketball. The men's basketball program began with the 1967-68 season, under Naismith Hall of Famer Harry Gallatin. 

 

THIRD SEASON 

SIUE Head Coach Jon Harris is in his third season at the helm of the Cougars. The native of Edwardsville, Illinois, is 20-63 overall. 

 

TONIGHT

SIUE looks to return to the win column after dropping two straight to finish off the home stand. With four games to play, the Cougars currently are tied with UT Martin for the final spot in the OVC Tournament. 

 

LAST TIME

SIUE made a run at league-leading Murray State on Saturday afternoon, but the Racers held on for a 75-66 victory. SIUE led 31-28 late in the first half before Murray State cut it to 31-30. The Racers' Jonathan Stark hit a 3-pointer before the buzzer to give the visitors a 33-31 halftime edge. Murray State went on to outscore SIUE 17-3 the first six minutes of the second half and widen its lead to 50-34. The Cougars fought back after Murray State surged in front 67-51 with 2:47 to play. Daniel Kinchen hit a pair of 3-pointers and Jalen Henry cashed in on two free throws to slice the Racers' advantage to 67-59. SIUE got to within 68-62 on Jaylen McCoy's 3-pointer with 57 seconds left.

 

SERIES STUFF

SIUE trails the all-time series with the Skykawks 12-6. The Cougars are 3-6 all-time in Martin, Tennessee. UT Martin has won the last five games in the series.