Junior center Bola Olaniyan reaches for the ball during SIU’s 76-74 loss to SIUE on Dec. 9 at SIU Arena. Olaniyan scored nine points and had 11 rebounds in the game.
Here's a preview of the matchup:
Murray State — 7 p.m. Friday at CFSB Center, Murray, Ky.
Coach Barry Hinson and the Salukis return to the CFSB Center for the first time since Hinson's infamous post-game rant after a 73-65 loss on Dec. 17, 2013.
The all-time series between the Racers and Salukis is tied at 16-16. Murray State has won the matchup the previous two seasons.