- Matchup: Southern Illinois Salukis vs Richmond Spiders
- Event Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
- Venue: Robins Center, Richmond, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Southern Illinois Salukis (5-4) are set to travel to the Robins Center this Saturday to challenge the Richmond Spiders (8-1).
In their most recent game, the Southern Illinois Salukis secured an impressive victory against UT Martin, finishing 83-54. The Salukis racked up 12 personal fouls, while UT Martin fouled 18 times. They struggled with their long-range shooting, making 8 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. Conversely, UT Martin shot 66.7% from the free-throw line, completing 8 of 12 attempts. The Salukis dominated the boards, grabbing 33 rebounds (7 offensive) and allowed UT Martin no blocks. Additionally, Southern Illinois facilitated 18 assists and forced 18 turnovers, while also achieving 12 steals. Defensively, the Salukis limited UT Martin to a shooting percentage of 33.9% (19 of 56). They concluded the night with a field goal success rate of 57.1%, going 32 for 56 and hitting 5 of 13 three-point attempts.
Davion Sykes was a standout performer, contributing 17 points on an impressive 7 of 8 shooting. He logged 23 minutes on the court, pulled down 5 rebounds, and achieved an 87.5% shooting efficiency while adding 1 assist.
The Southern Illinois Salukis bring a 5-4 record into this matchup. They average 11.8 turnovers per game, while committing 17.7 personal fouls. Collectively, Southern Illinois is securing 39.8 rebounds per game and has recorded 138 assists this season, ranking 211th nationally. From long-range, they are hitting 27.3% of their attempts (44 of 161) and 67.0% from the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 80.0 points per game (137th in the nation) with a field goal success rate of 49.0%.
On the defensive end, the Salukis generate 13.0 turnovers per contest and commit 18.4 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 32.6% from three-point territory and rank 189th in the nation for points allowed per game (73.4). Additionally, they permit a shooting percentage of 41.2% (233 of 565) and average 35.9 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 160th in Division I by giving up 124 assists.
In their last contest, the Richmond Spiders defeated Old Dominion with a final score of 86-77. Richmond secured 40 total rebounds, with 31 defensive and 9 offensive. They coughed up the ball 7 times and managed to record 2 steals. Old Dominion committed 21 fouls, allowing the Spiders to attempt 28 free throws, converting 18 at a 64.3% success rate. Richmond hit 4 of 14 three-pointers (28.6%) and achieved a field goal percentage of 48.5% by sinking 32 of 66 attempts. The Spiders allowed Old Dominion to connect on 27 of 72 field-goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 37.5%. Additionally, Richmond struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 7 of 29 attempts, and shot 80.0% (16 of 20) from the free-throw line. They allowed Old Dominion to gather 39 rebounds, with 12 on the offensive glass.
Jaden Daughtry was critical for Richmond, scoring 17 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 63.6% after making 7 of 11 attempts and securing 8 rebounds.
The Spiders currently hold an 8-1 record this season. On the offensive front, Richmond is shooting 46.9% from the field, ranking 114th in Division I. They have accumulated 763 points overall (84.8 points per game) and grab 40.6 rebounds each game. Their assist average stands at 16.1 per game, placing them 100th nationally, while they turn the ball over 10.9 times per contest. Richmond commits 19.1 fouls per game, making 73.2% of their free-throw attempts.
Defensively, the Spiders are positioned 105th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 69.7. They generate 13.0 turnovers per game and limit opponents to shooting 41.0% from the field (88th in the nation). Richmond holds opponents to 28.8% shooting from beyond the arc (74 of 257), with adversaries hitting 65.8% of their free throws. Additionally, they concede 10.2 assists and 33.2 rebounds per game, ranking 27th and 124th respectively in the nation.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
TSelection: Bet on Richmond
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