SIU basketball announced the sellout at SIU Arena, which was built 51 years ago, on Saturday morning via Twitter.
"Last sellable ticket to today's game purchased at 6:52. Game is officially SOLD OUT! #SalukiStrong," @SIU_Basketball tweeted shortly after 7 a.m. "Students may pick up tix with ID at 1:30."
Saluki coach Barry Hinson is no doubt excited to see a full house for the 3 p.m. matchup, but said his team will need to be calm under all the pressure.
"This crowd will not affect [Wichita State]," Hinson said Friday. "They play in front of sold-out crowds at home and everywhere they play on the road.