Wichita State's successes over the last few years have been well documented. With four straight NCAA tournament appearances, including a Final Four run in 2013, a No. 1 seed in 2014 and a Sweet 16 run last year, the Shockers aren't shocking anyone anymore.
Wichita State comes into Saturday's contest at 9-5, but it's tough to make much of its record. The team is 7-1 over its last eight games.
Both SIU and Wichita State have started the season 3-0 in Missouri Valley Conference play. The winner of Saturday's game will be the only 4-0 team in conference, unless Illinois State (9-7, 3-0) can beat Indiana State.