- Matchup: Southern Illinois Salukis vs High Point Panthers
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Venue: Qubein Center in High Point, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Illinois Salukis (4-4) will visit the Qubein Center on Wednesday, aiming for victory against the High Point Panthers (7-1).
In their previous matchup, the Southern Illinois Salukis secured a victory against Little Rock, winning 74-65. The Salukis accumulated 13 fouls while Little Rock tallied 19. From beyond the arc, they successfully made 6 of their 23 attempts. Little Rock achieved a free throw percentage of 45.5%, converting 5 out of 11 attempts. Moreover, Little Rock secured 20 rebounds (7 offensive, 13 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They provided 19 assists and managed 12 steals during the game. Defensively, Southern Illinois allowed their opponents to shoot 51.9% from the field, allowing 27 out of 52 shots. The Salukis themselves distributed 14 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and made 8 steals. They secured 27 rebounds, 7 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, the Salukis converted 12 of 20 shots, equating to 60.0%. Southern Illinois finished the game with a FG percentage of 59.6%, hitting 28 of their 47 attempts, including 6 of 16 from three-point range.
Drew Steffe emerged as a key player, shooting 66.7% from the field and contributing 2 assists. He played 32 minutes, did not record any rebounds, and totaled 21 points on 8 out of 12 shooting.
Southern Illinois enters this contest with a record of 4-4 this season. They average 79.3 points per game, ranking 161st nationally, while shooting 49.0% from the field. The Salukis’ three-point shooting stands at 24.5% (34 of 139), and they are shooting 66.7% from the free-throw line. As a collective unit, they average 39.5 rebounds per game and have recorded 118 assists this season, placing them 147th in NCAA passing statistics. They turn the ball over 11.8 times per game and commit 17.6 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Salukis force an average of 13.3 turnovers per game and commit 19.1 fouls. They rank 270th in allowing assists to opponents, conceding 114 so far this season. The Salukis’ defensive field goal percentage stands at 41.0% (205 of 500), and they yield 35.8 rebounds per game collectively. They allow opponents to shoot 31.9% from three-point range and rank 163rd in points allowed per game at 72.1.
In their last outing, the High Point Panthers triumphantly defeated Western Carolina with a score of 93-73. In terms of rebounds, High Point permitted 27 boards to Western Carolina (8 offensive). They shot 32.0% from beyond the arc, going 8 for 25, and finished at the free-throw line with an accuracy of 61.1% (11 out of 18). The Panthers allowed Western Carolina to shoot 48.2%, making 27 out of 56 field goals. Overall, High Point succeeded in shooting 56.9%, hitting 33 of 58 attempts, and they were successful on 12 out of 25 three-point attempts (48.0%). They converted 15 free throw attempts for a 71.4% success rate. Western Carolina was penalized for 21 fouls, providing the Panthers with 21 free throw opportunities. High Point recorded 14 turnovers but managed to achieve 10 steals, accumulating a total of 28 rebounds, with 20 defensive and 8 offensive boards.
Cam’Ron Fletcher played a crucial role for the Panthers, shooting 66.7% (10 of 15) and grabbing 10 rebounds. He recorded 22 points during his 30 minutes on the court and provided 2 assists as well.
The Panthers currently hold a 7-1 record this season. They commit 19.1 fouls per game while boasting a free-throw percentage of 74.9%. They average 17.6 assists (ranking 49th nationally) and turn the ball over 9.5 times per contest. High Point has scored a total of 750 points for an average of 93.8 points per game, while averaging 33.3 rebounds each contest. Their shooting percentage from the field is 53.5%, ranking 4th in college basketball.
On the defensive front, High Point ranks 120th in NCAA points allowed per game with a total of 70.1. They force opponents into 18.1 turnovers per game and have registered an opponents’ shooting percentage of 41.9% (127th in Division 1). The High Point defense restricts 3-point shooting to 28.3% (52 of 184) and allows opponents to convert 72.0% of free throw attempts. They permit an average of 12.6 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 143rd and 152nd in these defensive categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for High Point
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