NCAAB · Final

Southern Illinois Defeats Delaware 79-59 in NCAAB Matchup

Sunday, November 23, 2025, 3:00 PM ET · John Hurst Adams Gymnasium

Southern Illinois Salukis 79, Delaware Blue Hens 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Southern Illinois Salukis vs Delaware Blue Hens?

Southern Illinois Salukis beat Delaware Blue Hens 79-59 at John Hurst Adams Gymnasium on November 23, 2025.

In a decisive NCAAB matchup, the Southern Illinois Salukis defeated the Delaware Blue Hens 79-59 at the John Hurst Adams Gymnasium. This game showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, with Southern Illinois improving their record to 4-2 while Delaware fell to 1-5.

Southern Illinois entered the game with a recent record of 3-2, having won their last two games before this matchup. However, they had struggled in their last five games, recording a 2-3 streak. The Salukis averaged 79.3 points scored while allowing 77.2 points in that span, indicating a high-scoring style but also vulnerabilities on defense. Their away record this season was notably poor at 0-5, but they had performed well at home with a 4-1 record.

In contrast, Delaware had a recent record of 1-4, with their only win coming against the Saint Peter's Peacocks just days prior to this game, where they won 81-70. The Blue Hens averaged 70.6 points scored and allowed 76.0 points in their last five games, reflecting their struggles on both ends of the court. They had a mixed home record of 2-1 but faced challenges on the road with a 3-4 record.

The game itself saw Southern Illinois take control early, and they maintained their lead throughout. Key players for Southern Illinois included Alex Kazanecki and Jalen Haynes, who contributed significantly to the scoring in the second half. Kazanecki's jumper and Haynes' free throws helped extend the Salukis' lead to 79-53 before the Blue Hens managed to score again. Mason Ellison also made important contributions for Southern Illinois, including a three-point jumper that showcased their offensive capabilities.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this contest. The conditions of the game were not detailed, but the venue at John Hurst Adams Gymnasium provided a home-court advantage for Delaware, which they were unable to capitalize on.

The betting market reflected Southern Illinois as the favored team, with their odds indicating a clear expectation for them to win. Delaware's struggles this season were evident in their home win probability, which was reported at 0.0 by the end of the game, underscoring their difficulties in securing victories.

Overall, this game was significant not only for the win-loss records but also for the performance of Southern Illinois, who demonstrated their potential to be a competitive force in the league. Delaware, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they continue their season.

Leaders

PointsAlex Kazanecki17Delaware Blue Hens
AssistsChristian Bliss7Delaware Blue Hens
ReboundsJustyn Fernandez6Delaware Blue Hens
PointsIsaiah Stafford13Southern Illinois Salukis
AssistsDamien Mayo Jr.5Southern Illinois Salukis
ReboundsPrince Aligbe6Southern Illinois Salukis

Recent form

Delaware Blue Hens

Last 10: 5-5Streak W175.2 scored · 75.6 allowed per game2-1 at home

W81-70vs Saint Peter's PeacocksNov 19
L68-85at BYU CougarsNov 12
L62-71vs Wilmington (DE) WildcatsNov 7
L70-78at Bucknell BisonNov 4
L72-76at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 11
W82-72at Towson TigersMar 10
W100-78at William & Mary TribeMar 9
W79-62at Campbell Fighting CamelsMar 8
W80-76vs Stony Brook SeawolvesMar 7
L58-88at UNC Wilmington SeahawksMar 2

Southern Illinois Salukis

Last 10: 4-6Streak L279.3 scored · 77.2 allowed per game0-5 away

L85-92at North Dakota State BisonNov 18
L81-86at Nevada Wolf PackNov 13
W101-78vs Kansas City RoosNov 8
W83-42vs McKendree BearcatsNov 4
L53-70at Drake BulldogsMar 7
W86-85vs Indiana State SycamoresMar 6
L77-95at Indiana State SycamoresMar 2
W88-79vs Illinois State RedbirdsFeb 26
L79-83vs Valparaiso BeaconsFeb 23
L60-62at Murray State RacersFeb 20

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
Liberty	26-8	-	17-3
Sam Houston	22-12	4	13-7
Louisiana Tech	20-14	6	11-9
Western Kentucky	18-14	6	11-9
Middle Tennessee	17-15	6	11-9
Kennesaw State	21-14	7	10-10
Jacksonville State	15-17	7	10-10
New Mexico State	16-16	9	8-12
Missouri State	16-18	9	8-12
Florida International	15-17	9	8-12
UTEP	11-20	8	7-13
Delaware	10-21	11	6-14

Box score

Stat	Southern Illinois Salukis	Delaware Blue Hens
Field goals	28-60	23-55
Field goal %	47	42
Three-pointers	3-15	8-30
Three-point %	20	27
Free throws	20-25	5-7
Free throw %	80	71
Rebounds	35	29
Offensive rebounds	14	9
Defensive rebounds	21	20
Assists	16	15
Steals	9	6
Blocks	5	0
Turnovers	10	19
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	24	13
Fast-break points	14	3
Points in the paint	40	24
Fouls	9	15
Largest lead	26	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-30Rolyns Aligbe made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-32Alex Kazanecki made Jumper. Assisted by Tyler Houser.
2nd Half41-32Prince Aligbe made Jumper. Assisted by Damien Mayo Jr..
2nd Half41-33Alex Kazanecki made Free Throw.
2nd Half42-33Quel'Ron House made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-33Quel'Ron House made Free Throw.
2nd Half45-33Isaiah Stafford made Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Haynes.
2nd Half46-33Davion Sykes made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-33Davion Sykes made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-35Christian Bliss made Jumper. Assisted by Justyn Fernandez.
2nd Half47-36Christian Bliss made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-37Christian Bliss made Free Throw.
2nd Half47-39Houston Emory made Jumper. Assisted by Christian Bliss.
2nd Half49-39Rolyns Aligbe made Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Stafford.
2nd Half51-39Isaiah Stafford made Jumper. Assisted by Damien Mayo Jr..
2nd Half51-40Justyn Fernandez made Free Throw.
2nd Half54-40Drew Steffe made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Stafford.
2nd Half56-40Davion Sykes made Layup. Assisted by Drew Steffe.
2nd Half56-42Justyn Fernandez made Jumper. Assisted by Christian Bliss.
2nd Half58-42Prince Aligbe made Jumper. Assisted by Damien Mayo Jr..
2nd Half58-44Justyn Fernandez made Jumper.
2nd Half60-44Drew Steffe made Layup. Assisted by Davion Sykes.
2nd Half62-44Davion Sykes made Dunk. Assisted by Drew Steffe.
2nd Half62-46Macon Emory made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half65-46Drew Steffe made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Damien Mayo Jr..
2nd Half65-48Justyn Fernandez made Jumper.
2nd Half67-48Quel'Ron House made Jumper.
2nd Half69-48Damien Mayo Jr. made Jumper.
2nd Half71-48Isaiah Stafford made Jumper. Assisted by Damien Mayo Jr..
2nd Half73-48Isaiah Stafford made Jumper.
2nd Half73-51Macon Emory made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Houston Emory.
2nd Half75-51Isaiah Stafford made Jumper. Assisted by Jorge Moreno.
2nd Half75-53Alex Kazanecki made Jumper.
2nd Half76-53Jalen Haynes made Free Throw.
2nd Half77-53Jalen Haynes made Free Throw.
2nd Half78-53Isaiah Stafford made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-53Isaiah Stafford made Free Throw.
2nd Half79-56Alex Kazanecki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mason Ellison.
2nd Half79-58Mason Ellison made Jumper.
2nd Half79-59Mason Ellison made Free Throw.

Win probability

Above the line favours Delaware Blue Hens, below favours Southern Illinois Salukis.