Southern Illinois Salukis @ Belmont Bruins
8-8, 2-3 MVC
68
8-8, 2-3 MVC
Final
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SIU | 26 | 42 | 68 |
BEL | 22 | 45 | 67 |
13-3, 3-2 MVC
67
13-3, 3-2 MVC
Game Information
Nashville, TN
Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:Kipp Kissinger
Referee:Larry Hamilton
2025-26 Standings
NCAA Division I
| Missouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
Men's College Basketball News
Sources: 76-team NCAA basketball tournaments in final steps
The NCAA is pushing through the final steps for expanding the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments to 76 teams, with sources telling ESPN that the process could be completed as early as Thursday.
17m
Detroit Mercy coach Mark Montgomery gets extension through 2031
Detroit Mercy men's basketball coach Mark Montgomery has landed a contract extension through 2030-31 season.
7h
Connecticut Senate passes amendment naming Sue Bird, Jordan Hawkins state birds
In addition to having avian-friendly names, both Hawkins and Bird have provided major contributions to UConn men's and women's basketball in the hoops-crazed state.
10h
