Southern Illinois Salukis (2-1) at North Dakota State Bison (2-2)
Fargo, North Dakota | Monday, 8 p.m. EST
Southern Illinois visits North Dakota State following a closely contested overtime loss. Quel’Ron House led the Salukis with 22 points in Southern Illinois’ 86-81 overtime defeat to the Nevada Wolf Pack.
Last season, North Dakota State finished with an 11-4 record at home and went 21-11 overall. The Bison’s defense allowed opponents to score an average of 74.6 points per game while holding teams to a 44.3% shooting percentage from the field.
Southern Illinois ended last season with a 5-7 record on the road and 14-19 overall. The Salukis averaged 6.3 steals, 3.0 blocks, and 12.0 turnovers per game during that span.
The upcoming matchup promises to be a competitive contest as both teams look to build momentum early in the season.
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By The Associated Press
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