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Evansville hosts SIU for Jimmy John's Cup clash on Saturday

EVANSVILLE - Wrapping-up the home weekend, the University of Evansville women's basketball team plays host to Southern Illinois on Saturday afternoon at 1 PM in the first Jimmy John's Cup matchup between the two sides inside Meeks Family Fieldhouse.

Previewing the Matchup: Southern Illinois

  • Evansville and SIU are meeting for the 65th time in series history with the Salukis owning a 36-28 advantage in the all-time series.
  • Last season, Evansville and the Salukis met twice in Carbondale, Ill., with SIU capturing both matchups by 18 point margins.
  • SIU has not played since last Sunday after its game with Indiana State scheduled for Thursday night was postponed due to COVID-19.