The Dawgs have created 150 turnovers — the most in the Missouri Valley Conference. It also ranks 27th of 351 teams in the country.
Junior guard Mike Rodriguez said the team has improved its transition defense and communication, which has helped create turnovers.
The Salukis have a plus-3.3 turnover margin, ranking second in the MVC and 42nd nationally.
SIU has forced 12 or more turnovers in every game this season, including two games with more than 20.
Opposing teams turn the ball over on 22.8 percent of their possessions against SIU, putting the Salukis at 29th in the country.