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Cougars Defeat Redhawks in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 4:45 PM ET · Show Me Center

SIU Edwardsville Cougars 68, Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 55, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks?

SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 68-55 at Show Me Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks?

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -425 (about 81% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars defeated the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks with a final score of 68-55 at the Show Me Center. This victory marks an important moment for the Cougars as they continue to build on their season. The Cougars now hold an overall record of 12-8, while the Redhawks drop to 9-11 following this contest.

The Cougars entered the game with a record of 11-8, having gone 5-5 in their last ten games, but they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. Their scoring average over the last ten games was 70.6 points per game, while they allowed an average of 66.5 points. In their last five games, they averaged 65.2 points scored and 65.6 points allowed. The Cougars had a home record of 3-3 and an away record of 2-2, demonstrating some inconsistency in their performances.

On the other hand, the Redhawks had a record of 9-10, with a strong recent form of 7-3 in their last ten games, although they too were on a two-game losing streak coming into this fixture. They averaged 78.5 points scored and allowed 70.3 points during that stretch. Their last five games saw them average 74.0 points scored and 68.8 points allowed. At home, they had a record of 4-1, showing they were more formidable on their own court prior to this game.

In terms of their head-to-head meetings, the Cougars had won two out of three encounters against the Redhawks. Their previous matchups included a loss for the Redhawks at home on March 9, 2025, with a score of 48-69, and a win for the Redhawks in Edwardsville on February 28, 2025, where they won 83-68. The Redhawks had also won at home on December 21, 2024, with a score of 80-64.

The betting market had priced the Redhawks as 9.5-point favorites according to DraftKings, with a money line of -425 for the Redhawks and +330 for the Cougars. The total for the game was set at 139.5, with odds for the over at -112 and the under at -108. This indicated that the market expected a competitive game, but the Cougars exceeded those expectations with a solid performance.

The game conditions were typical for a basketball matchup in January, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. The Redhawks struggled to find their rhythm, particularly in the second half, while the Cougars took advantage of their opportunities. The scoring plays in the second half saw the Cougars maintain their lead, with key contributions from players like Troy Cole Jr. and Luke Almodovar, who made crucial free throws and layups to secure the victory.

As the game progressed, the Cougars showcased their ability to execute under pressure, while the Redhawks were unable to respond effectively to the Cougars' defensive strategies. The Cougars' victory not only improves their standing in the league but also provides a much-needed boost in confidence as they look to build momentum moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	SEMO -9.5	139.5 o -112 / u -108	SIU Edwardsville Cougars +330 · Southeast Missouri State Redhawks -425

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Leaders

PointsLuke Almodovar14Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
AssistsBJ Ward2Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
ReboundsBrendan Terry12Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
PointsArnas Sakenis19SIU Edwardsville Cougars
AssistsJack Campion6SIU Edwardsville Cougars
ReboundsArnas Sakenis8SIU Edwardsville Cougars

Recent form

Southeast Missouri State Redhawks

Last 10: 7-3Streak L278.5 scored · 70.3 allowed per game4-1 at home

L76-88vs Lindenwood LionsJan 16
L69-71at Morehead State EaglesJan 10
W84-76at Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 9
W73-50vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 3
W68-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 2
W91-82at Tennessee State TigersDec 20
L74-85at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesDec 19
W88-65vs Saint Xavier CougarsDec 14
W74-70at Chattanooga MocsDec 6
W88-57vs Saint Mary of the Woods PomeroysDec 3

SIU Edwardsville Cougars

Last 10: 5-5Streak L270.6 scored · 66.5 allowed per game2-2 away

L59-65at UT Martin SkyhawksJan 16
L70-73vs Little Rock TrojansJan 9
W66-62vs Lindenwood LionsJan 7
L72-73vs Morehead State EaglesJan 3
W59-55vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesJan 1
W66-61at Western Illinois LeathernecksDec 22
L72-76at Eastern Illinois PanthersDec 18
W97-54vs Eureka Red DevilsDec 14
L73-83vs Western Michigan BroncosDec 6
W72-63at North Florida OspreysDec 3

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Tennessee State	23-10	-	15-5
Morehead State	20-13	-	15-5
Southeast Missouri State	20-13	1	14-6
UT Martin	22-11	2	13-7
SIU Edwardsville	19-13	3	12-8
Lindenwood	18-15	4	11-9
Little Rock	12-20	6	9-11
Tennessee Tech	13-18	6	8-12
Eastern Illinois	13-20	7	8-12
Southern Indiana	7-23	11	4-16
Western Illinois	5-26	14	1-19

Box score

Stat	SIU Edwardsville Cougars	Southeast Missouri State Redhawks
Field goals	24-51	18-46
Field goal %	47	39
Three-pointers	8-17	4-14
Three-point %	47	29
Free throws	12-17	15-23
Free throw %	71	65
Rebounds	31	25
Offensive rebounds	7	6
Defensive rebounds	24	19
Assists	15	9
Steals	8	4
Blocks	5	4
Turnovers	11	13
Team turnovers	4	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	6
Fast-break points	12	10
Points in the paint	26	20
Fouls	11	14
Largest lead	26	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	94	0

How the scoring went

1st Half38-16Jo Valrie makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half38-18Brendan Terry makes layup (PJ Farmer assists)
1st Half41-18Tyler King makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jack Campion assists)
1st Half41-21Braxton Stacker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Marqueas Bell assists)
1st Half42-21Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half43-21Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-21Arnas Sakenis makes layup
2nd Half45-23BJ Ward makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half45-26BJ Ward makes 24-foot three point jumper (Landren Blocker assists)
2nd Half48-26Darrion Baker makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half50-26Darrion Baker makes layup
2nd Half51-26Tyler King makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-28Troy Cole Jr. makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half53-28Arnas Sakenis makes 3-foot dunk (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half53-31Luke Almodovar makes 27-foot three point jumper (Braxton Stacker assists)
2nd Half53-33BJ Ward makes 14-foot jumper
2nd Half55-33Tyler King makes layup
2nd Half55-35Troy Cole Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (Luke Almodovar assists)
2nd Half57-35Tyler King makes 9-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half58-35Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-35Arnas Sakenis makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-36Braxton Stacker makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half59-37Brendan Terry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-37Arnas Sakenis makes layup (Jordan Pickett assists)
2nd Half63-37Arnas Sakenis makes 1-foot dunk (CJ Hall assists)
2nd Half63-39Marqueas Bell makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half63-40Braxton Stacker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-40Kyle Thomas makes layup (Arnas Sakenis assists)
2nd Half65-42Elliot Lowndes makes 16-foot jumper (BJ Ward assists)
2nd Half67-42Arnas Sakenis makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Jack Campion assists)
2nd Half67-44BJ Ward makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half67-45Troy Cole Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-46Troy Cole Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-47Luke Almodovar makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half67-48Luke Almodovar makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half67-49Luke Almodovar makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half67-51Brendan Terry makes layup
2nd Half68-51Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-53Luke Almodovar makes layup (Brendan Terry assists)
2nd Half68-55Luke Almodovar makes 1-foot dunk

Win probability

Above the line favours Southeast Missouri State Redhawks, below favours SIU Edwardsville Cougars.