- Matchup: Richmond Spiders vs Southern Illinois Salukis
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: Banterra Center, Carbondale, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Illinois Salukis (1-1) will host the undefeated Richmond Spiders (3-0) on Thursday at the Banterra Center.
In their previous outing, the Richmond Spiders triumphed over the Temple Owls with a score of 79-53. They committed 19 personal fouls, while Temple recorded 17. Richmond converted 7 of 32 three-point attempts with a successful free throw rate of 76.9%, hitting 10 of 13. On the boards, the Spiders secured 35 rebounds (7 offensive), while allowing Temple to grab 28 rebounds (7 offensive). Richmond showcased a solid defensive performance, limiting Temple to 29.6% shooting (16 out of 54). The Spiders also tallied 22 assists and forced 16 turnovers, leading to 14 steals. They finished the game shooting 50.8% from the field (30 of 59) and connected on 9 of 21 three-point shots.
Jamie Kaiser Jr. shone in this game, shooting 66.7% from the field and contributing 2 assists. In 31 minutes, he grabbed 8 rebounds and scored 16 points on 6 of 9 shooting.
Richmond arrives at this contest with a perfect 3-0 record for the season. The team averages 12.0 turnovers and 13.3 personal fouls per game. As a cohesive unit, the Spiders secure 38.7 rebounds and have racked up 73 assists, placing them 4th in Division 1 for team assists. They are shooting 49.3% from beyond the arc (34 of 69) and hitting 69.6% from the charity stripe. Currently, Richmond averages an impressive 95.3 points per game (40th nationally) on a shooting percentage of 57.3%.
Defensively, the Spiders force 19.7 turnovers per game while committing 15.0 personal fouls. They rank 142nd in the country for conceding assists, having allowed 26 thus far. Their opponents are shooting at 37.1% from the field (63 of 170), and the Spiders give up an average of 30.7 rebounds per game. They rank 43rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (58.7), limiting opponents to 24.4% shooting from beyond the arc.
In contrast, the Southern Illinois Salukis faced a setback in their last game, falling to UMKC with a score of 100-93. They achieved a total of 27 rebounds (18 defensive, 9 offensive) and recorded 3 steals against 9 turnovers. UMKC committed 20 fouls, presenting the Salukis with 24 free throw opportunities, of which they converted 19 (79.2%). From beyond the arc, Southern Illinois hit 8 of 23 shots (34.8%), finishing the field goals at 50% with 33 out of 66 attempts. However, the Salukis struggled defensively, allowing UMKC to shoot 57.9% from the field.
Jalen Haynes was a standout performer for the Salukis, scoring 32 points in 33 minutes of play while also contributing 1 assist and 3 rebounds with a field goal percentage of 43.5% (10 of 23).
Currently, Southern Illinois has a record of 1-1 for the season. They average 18.0 fouls per game and an impressive 80.6% from the free throw line. Their assist rate stands at 18.0 assists per game (92nd in D-1), coupled with a low turnover rate of 9.0. With 175 points scored this season, Southern Illinois averages 87.5 points per game while grabbing 39.0 rebounds. Offensively, the Salukis boast a shooting percentage of 47.7%, ranking 144th nationally.
Defensively, Southern Illinois ranks 173rd in points allowed per game (70.0). They average forcing 11.5 turnovers while conceding 41.7% shooting from opponents (190th nationally). Opponents hit 37.2% of their three-point attempts (16 of 43), and the Salukis allow teams to convert 68.6% of their free throws. Furthermore, they give up 14.0 assists and 33.0 rebounds per game, ranking 241st and 151st respectively on defense.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Pick: Back Southern Illinois
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