Murray State Tops Southern Illinois in High-Scoring Affair
Friday, February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Banterra Center
Murray State Racers 91, Southern Illinois Salukis 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Murray State Racers vs Southern Illinois Salukis?
Murray State Racers beat Southern Illinois Salukis 91-81 at Banterra Center on February 6, 2026.
Who was favored in Murray State Racers vs Southern Illinois Salukis?
Murray State Racers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The favorite won.
Murray State Racers triumphed over Southern Illinois Salukis with a final score of 91-81 in a thrilling NCAAB matchup at the Banterra Center. This victory marks Murray State's continued dominance over Southern Illinois, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent meetings, including three wins across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
Murray State entered the game with a strong away record of 18-7, while Southern Illinois had been struggling at 10-14. The Racers have shown notable offensive prowess, averaging 82.1 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 80.1 points. In contrast, Southern Illinois has averaged just 58.9 points in their last ten games, with a slight edge in defense, allowing 59.3 points. Both teams were looking to build momentum, with Murray State on a one-game winning streak following their recent victory against UIC Flames, while Southern Illinois also came off a win against Illinois State Redbirds.
In terms of home and away performance, Southern Illinois has a home record of 2-3 in their last five games, while Murray State has fared better on the road, holding a 2-3 record in away games during the same span. The conditions at the Banterra Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, as evidenced by the total points scored exceeding the market's set line of 157.5.
The odds from DraftKings indicated a close matchup, with Murray State favored by 1.5 points. The betting market reflected the confidence in Murray State's ability to secure the win, as they were priced at -120 on the moneyline, compared to Southern Illinois at +100.
Throughout the game, Murray State's offensive strategy shone through, particularly in the second half. Key moments included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Rolyns Aligbe and a series of free throws by Roman Domon and Mathis Courbon that helped to seal the victory. Southern Illinois attempted to close the gap with a late layup from Quel'Ron House, but it was not enough to overcome the Racers' lead.
Injury updates were not provided in the block, but both teams have had their share of challenges throughout the season. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, showcasing the offensive capabilities of Murray State against a Southern Illinois team that has struggled to find consistent scoring.
With this victory, Murray State continues to build on their strong season, while Southern Illinois will need to regroup and address their scoring issues as they move forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MUR -1.5 | 157.5 o -115 / u -105 | Murray State Racers -120 · Southern Illinois Salukis +100 |
Leaders
- PointsQuel'Ron House26Southern Illinois Salukis
- AssistsDrew Steffe4Southern Illinois Salukis
- ReboundsRolyns Aligbe6Southern Illinois Salukis
- PointsFred King17Murray State Racers
- AssistsRoman Domon3Murray State Racers
- ReboundsFred King9Murray State Racers
Recent form
Southern Illinois Salukis
Last 10: 4-5-1Streak W158.9 scored · 59.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- W54-50at Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 4
- L66-68vs UIC FlamesFeb 1
- W65-50vs Northern Iowa PanthersJan 29
- D0-0at Evansville Purple AcesJan 25
- L63-69at Valparaiso BeaconsJan 22
- L68-73vs Belmont BruinsJan 18
- L73-76vs Drake BulldogsJan 15
- L57-70at UIC FlamesJan 8
- W68-67at Belmont BruinsJan 4
- W75-70vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 1
Murray State Racers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W182.1 scored · 80.1 allowed per game2-3 away
- W81-74vs UIC FlamesFeb 4
- L86-103at Belmont BruinsFeb 1
- L65-70vs Illinois State RedbirdsJan 29
- L76-81at Northern Iowa PanthersJan 24
- L90-101at Drake BulldogsJan 22
- W85-81vs Indiana State SycamoresJan 17
- W92-79vs Valparaiso BeaconsJan 10
- W79-69at Evansville Purple AcesJan 8
- W86-66vs Bradley BravesJan 4
- W81-77at UIC FlamesJan 2
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 26-6 | - | 16-4 |
| Bradley | 21-13 | 3 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 23-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Murray State | 20-13 | 4 | 12-8 |
| UIC | 19-16 | 4 | 12-8 |
| Northern Iowa | 23-13 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Valparaiso | 18-15 | 5 | 11-9 |
| Southern Illinois | 16-16 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Drake | 14-20 | 10 | 6-14 |
| Indiana State | 11-21 | 12 | 4-16 |
| Evansville | 7-25 | 13 | 3-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Murray State Racers | Southern Illinois Salukis |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-51 | 29-65 |
| Field goal % | 59 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 11-23 | 5-22 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 23 |
| Free throws | 20-26 | 18-23 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 29 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 19 |
| Assists | 11 | 11 |
| Steals | 3 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 19 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 38 |
| Fouls | 18 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 66 | 29 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half60-48Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-48Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-48KJ Tenner makes layup
- 2nd Half63-51Rolyns Aligbe makes 24-foot three point jumper (Drew Steffe assists)
- 2nd Half65-51Fred King makes layup (Mathis Courbon assists)
- 2nd Half66-51Fred King makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half66-52Caden Hawkins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-53Caden Hawkins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-55Jalen Haynes makes layup
- 2nd Half68-55KJ Tenner makes layup
- 2nd Half70-55Fred King makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half70-58Rolyns Aligbe makes 23-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-60Quel'Ron House makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half72-60Javon Jackson makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half74-60Javon Jackson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half74-62Quel'Ron House makes layup
- 2nd Half74-63Quel'Ron House makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half74-65Prince Aligbe makes 3-foot dunk (Caden Hawkins assists)
- 2nd Half76-65Fred King makes layup (Roman Domon assists)
- 2nd Half77-65Fred King makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half80-65Roman Domon makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half80-67Prince Aligbe makes layup
- 2nd Half81-67Fred King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-67Fred King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-68Jalen Haynes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-69Jalen Haynes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half82-70Prince Aligbe makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-71Prince Aligbe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half84-71Javon Jackson makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half84-73Prince Aligbe makes layup (Drew Steffe assists)
- 2nd Half84-75Prince Aligbe makes layup
- 2nd Half85-75Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half86-75Roman Domon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half86-78Rolyns Aligbe makes 24-foot three point jumper (Prince Aligbe assists)
- 2nd Half87-78Roman Domon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-79Quel'Ron House makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-79Mathis Courbon makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half89-79Mathis Courbon makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half91-79Mathis Courbon makes 2-foot dunk (Javon Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half91-81Quel'Ron House makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Illinois Salukis, below favours Murray State Racers.
Venue
- Banterra CenterCarbondale, IL
- Attendance5234
- OfficialsGene Grimshaw, Chris Merlo, De Selle Dean
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