Cougars Defeat Screaming Eagles 58-46 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:30 PM ET · Liberty Arena (IN)
SIU Edwardsville Cougars 58, Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 46, 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 Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles 58-46 at Liberty Arena (IN) on January 31, 2026.
Who was favored in SIU Edwardsville Cougars vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles?
SIU Edwardsville Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the SIU Edwardsville Cougars secured a 58-46 victory over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles at Liberty Arena. This win adds to the Cougars' strong season, improving their record to 14-9, while the Screaming Eagles fell to 5-17.
The Cougars entered the game with a recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Morehead State Eagles on January 30. In that stretch, SIU Edwardsville averaged 66.1 points per game while allowing 63.5. Their performance away from home has been solid, with a 2-2 record in their last four away games, and they had previously defeated the Screaming Eagles 59-55 in their earlier meeting this season on January 1.
Conversely, the Screaming Eagles have struggled significantly, with a record of just 2-8 in their last ten games, including a current losing streak of one after losing to the Lindenwood Lions on January 30. Southern Indiana has averaged 67.2 points scored and 68.6 points allowed during this stretch, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. At home, their record stands at 1-5 in their last six games, which further emphasizes their challenges in front of their home crowd.
The previous encounters between these two teams have shown a competitive edge, with the Cougars leading the head-to-head record 2-1 over the past two seasons. The Screaming Eagles previously defeated SIU Edwardsville 82-68 at home on February 23, 2025, but the Cougars have claimed victory in two of the last three meetings, including the earlier matchup this season.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any players missing from either roster, which means both teams were likely at full strength for this contest. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Cougars favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 130.5. The moneyline odds were -125 for the Cougars and +105 for the Screaming Eagles, indicating a slight preference for the visiting team.
Conditions at Liberty Arena were typical for a basketball game, with no unusual weather factors affecting play. Fans were treated to a competitive atmosphere as both teams vied for a crucial conference win.
As the game unfolded, the Cougars maintained control, leveraging their defensive strategy to limit the Screaming Eagles' scoring opportunities. The final score of 58-46 reflects the Cougars' ability to execute their game plan effectively, showcasing their defensive prowess and ability to capitalize on free throws, particularly from Jack Campion, who contributed significantly to the score in the second half with multiple successful free throws.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the disparity in form between the two teams, with the Cougars continuing to build momentum as they look to solidify their standing in the league.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SIUE -1.5 | 130.5 o -112 / u -108 | SIU Edwardsville Cougars -125 · Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles +105 |
Leaders
- PointsDevin Curtis11Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- AssistsAmaree Brown3Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- ReboundsTolu Samuels7Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
- PointsJack Campion15SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- AssistsCJ Hall2SIU Edwardsville Cougars
- ReboundsDarrion Baker8SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Recent form
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L167.2 scored · 68.6 allowed per game1-5 at home
- L60-73vs Lindenwood LionsJan 30
- W96-64vs Western Illinois LeathernecksJan 24
- L51-59vs Eastern Illinois PanthersJan 23
- L67-73at Tennessee State TigersJan 17
- W71-54at Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 16
- L56-73vs UT Martin SkyhawksJan 11
- L76-84vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 9
- L80-83at Lindenwood LionsJan 3
- L55-59at SIU Edwardsville CougarsJan 1
- L60-64vs Morehead State EaglesDec 20
SIU Edwardsville Cougars
Last 10: 6-4Streak L166.1 scored · 63.5 allowed per game2-2 away
- L65-67at Morehead State EaglesJan 30
- W62-58vs Tennessee Tech Golden EaglesJan 24
- W74-66vs Tennessee State TigersJan 23
- W68-55at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksJan 17
- 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
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 | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-46 | 15-53 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 28 |
| Three-pointers | 2-11 | 6-24 |
| Three-point % | 18 | 25 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 10-13 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 7 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 20 |
| Assists | 6 | 9 |
| Steals | 9 | 4 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 2 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 12 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 37 | 55 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half17-25Amaree Brown makes layup
- 1st Half19-25CJ Hall makes 10-foot jumper
- 1st Half21-25CJ Hall makes 13-foot jumper
- 1st Half21-26Devin Curtis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 1st Half21-27Devin Curtis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half23-27Arnas Sakenis makes layup
- 2nd Half23-29Tolu Samuels makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half23-30Devin Curtis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half25-30Jack Campion makes layup
- 2nd Half26-30Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half29-30Darrion Baker makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jo Valrie assists)
- 2nd Half29-32Amaree Brown makes driving layup (Steven Clay assists)
- 2nd Half31-32Tyler King makes driving layup
- 2nd Half33-32Arnas Sakenis makes layup
- 2nd Half35-32Darrion Baker makes layup
- 2nd Half35-34Ismail Habib makes layup
- 2nd Half37-34Tyler King makes layup (CJ Hall assists)
- 2nd Half37-35Amaree Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-35Arnas Sakenis makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half39-36Ola Ajiboye makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-36CJ Hall makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half43-36Tyler King makes layup
- 2nd Half45-36Tyler King makes layup
- 2nd Half45-39Cardell Bailey makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ola Ajiboye assists)
- 2nd Half46-39Kyle Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-39Jack Campion makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-41Ismail Habib makes layup
- 2nd Half48-42Ismail Habib makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-42Tyler King makes layup
- 2nd Half52-42Jack Campion makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-43Ola Ajiboye makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-44Ola Ajiboye makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-44Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-44Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-44Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-44Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-45Josiah Dunham makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-46Josiah Dunham makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-46Jack Campion makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-46Jack Campion makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles, below favours SIU Edwardsville Cougars.
Venue
- Liberty Arena (IN)Evansville, IN
- Attendance2057
- OfficialsBarry Mathis, Kenneth Moreland, Justin Dorris
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