The Southern Illinois Salukis (15-15, 9-10 MVC) will attempt to continue a four-game road win streak when they visit the Evansville Purple Aces (7-23, 3-16 MVC) on March 1, 2026 at Ford Center.
Evansville was victorious in its most recent game against Valparaiso, 80-79, on Saturday. AJ Casey led the way with 37 points, plus 11 rebounds and one assist. In its previous game, Southern Illinois defeated Indiana State on Wednesday, 66-55. Quel’Ron House scored a team-high 12 points (and added three assists and nine boards).
When is Evansville vs. Southern Illinois and when does it start?
This contest between the Purple Aces and Salukis is scheduled to tip off on Sunday, March 1, 2026. You can expect the opening tip at 4 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Evansville vs. Southern Illinois
The Purple Aces and Salukis will take to the court at Ford Center for this matchup on March 1, and if you’d like to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Evansville Purple Aces vs. Southern Illinois Salukis Game Preview
Evansville Stats, Odds & Insights
Evansville has a -281 scoring differential, falling short by 9.4 points per game. It is putting up 67.2 points per game to rank 342nd in college basketball and is giving up 76.6 per outing to rank 249th in college basketball.
The Purple Aces are averaging 67.2 points, only 2.5 fewer than the 69.7 the Salukis concede.
Evansville connects on 7.8 three-pointers per game (174th in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents (9.4).
At home, the Purple Aces are putting up 8.9 more points per game (71.9) than they are on the road (63).
Evansville’s offense has been very consistent recently, averaging the same 67.2 points per game in its last 10 games as it has the entire 2025-26 season.
Southern Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Southern Illinois is outscoring opponents by 3.4 points per game, with a +100 scoring differential overall. It puts up 73.1 points per game (257th in college basketball) and allows 69.7 per outing (70th in college basketball).
The Salukis average 73.1 points, only 3.5 fewer than the Purple Aces allow.
Southern Illinois hits 4.9 three-pointers per game (359th in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 27.8% from beyond the arc (363rd in college basketball) and its opponents are shooting 30.2%.
At home the Salukis are putting up 74.9 points per game, 4.1 more than they are averaging away (70.8).
Over its last 10 games, Southern Illinois is posting 68.3 points per contest, 4.8 fewer points than its season average (73.1).
Purple Aces Key Players to Watch
Purple Aces Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM AJ Casey 30 13.1 5.7 1.9 1.3 0.5 0.6 Connor Turnbull 16 11.6 6.1 1.1 0.5 2.3 0.3 Leif Moeller 30 10.6 3.6 4 0.9 0.3 1.5 Joshua Hughes 30 9.3 4.7 0.8 0.4 0.4 1.4 Bryce Quinet 30 8.9 2.2 2.3 1.1 0.1 0.8Salukis Key Players to Watch
Salukis Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Quel’Ron House 28 14.9 3.4 3.2 1.8 0.1 0.4 Drew Steffe 30 9.8 3 2.6 0.9 0.4 1.5 Rolyns Aligbe 30 9.7 7.2 0.6 1 0.7 0.8 Damien Mayo Jr. 29 8.7 2.9 2.3 1.4 0.3 1.1 Jalen Haynes 30 8.2 2.4 2.1 1 0.2 0.5And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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