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Hoops Preview: TV Info, Team Stats and Projected Lineups for OSU vs. Southern Illinois
Steve Lutz’s Cowboys look to start the season 3-0.
The Cowboys host a Missouri Valley squad on Thursday that has been a thorn in their side for longer than just the past two seasons.
Oklahoma State hosts the Southern Illinois Salukis on Thursday night. The Salukis have beaten the Pokes in six of their eight meetings since 1963. Both teams enter Thursday’s matchup under new coaching staffs with Steve Lutz leading the Cowboys and Scott Nagy leading Southern Illinois. Here is a preview of the game.
Viewing Info
Time: 7 p.m. Thursday
Location:Â Gallagher-Iba Arena
Watch:Â ESPN+ (Adam Hildebrandt and Bryndon Manzer)
Team Stats
| Oklahoma State | Southern Illinois | |
| Record | 2-0 | 1-1 |
| Points Per Game | 84.5 | 83 |
| Opponent Points Per Game | 73.5 | 77 |
| Field-Goal Percentage | 43% | 46% |
| Opponent Field-Goal Percentage | 44% | 44% |
| 3-Point Percentage | 36% | 31% |
| Free-Throw Percentage | 79% | 67% |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40 | 33.5 |
Last Game Starters
| Oklahoma State | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
| Khalil Brantley | Senior | 6-1 | 8.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Davonte Davis | Senior | 6-4 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Bryce Thompson | Senior | 6-6 | 16.5 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Connor Dow | Sophomore | 6-6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Robert Jennings II | Junior | 6-7 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Southern Illinois | Class | Height | PPG | RPG | APG |
| Damien Mayo Jr. | Junior | 6-3 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Ali Dibba | Senior | 6-5 | 13 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Kennard Davis Jr. | Sophomore | 6-6 | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| Jarrett Hensley | Senior | 6-8 | 8 | 3.5 | 3 |
| Antwuan Massey | Senior | 6-8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Series History (Southern Illinois Leads 6-2)
| Season | Winner | Score | Location |
| 2023-24 | Southern Illinois | 70-68 | Carbondale |
| 2022-23 | Southern Illinois | 61-60 | Stillwater |
| 2007-08 | Southern Illinois | 69-53 | Carbondale |
| 2004-05 | Oklahoma State | 85-77 | Oklahoma City |
| 1990-91 | Southern Illinois | 85-73 | Chicago |
| 1965-66 | Southern Illinois | 69-60 | Stillwater |
| 1964-65 | Southern Illinois | 78-55 | Carbondale |
| 1963-64 | Oklahoma State | 83-54 | Stillwater |
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