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Southern Illinois @ Tulsa

Current Records: Southern Illinois 5-3; Tulsa 4-5

What to Know

The Tulsa Golden Hurricane will stay at home another game and welcome the Southern Illinois Salukis at 2 p.m. ET Dec. 11 at Donald Reynolds Center. SIU should still be riding high after a big win, while the Golden Hurricane will be looking to right the ship.

Tulsa was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 60-55 to the Loyola Marymount Lions. Guard Sam Griffin (16 points) was the top scorer for Tulsa.

Meanwhile, SIU took their game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles on Saturday by a conclusive 66-41 score. Four players on SIU scored in the double digits: forward Marcus Domask (14), guard Lance Jones (11), guard Ben Coupet Jr. (11), and guard Steven Verplancken Jr. (10).

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Golden Hurricane are expected to win a tight contest Saturday. But bettors beware: they are only 1-3 against the spread when favored.

Tulsa is now 4-5 while the Salukis sit at 5-3. A couple defensive stats to keep an eye on: Tulsa has allowed their opponents to shoot 46.70% from the floor on average, which is the 22nd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. SIU's defense has more to brag about, as they they come into the contest boasting the 17th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 58. Maybe that strength will give SIU the oomph they need to beat the odds.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Donald Reynolds Center -- Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $14.00

Odds

The Golden Hurricane are a 3-point favorite against the Salukis, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Golden Hurricane as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Southern Illinois won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.

  • Nov 24, 2018 - Southern Illinois 79 vs. Tulsa 69