University of Southern Indiana Basketball returns to Screaming Eagles Arena for the first time in a month when the Screaming Eagles host Southwest Baptist University in a men’s and women’s Great Lakes Valley Conference doubleheader.
The women’s game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. tip-off, while the men’s game follows with a 3:15 p.m. start time.
USI’s women (8-2, 2-0 GLVC), which are receiving votes in both the D2SIDA Division II Media and WBCA Division II Coaches’ Top 25 polls, have been idle since falling to then No. 9/13 University of Tampa, 79-71, December 19 at the South Point Holiday Hoops Classic in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Eagles were scheduled to play four games in seven days, but health and safety protocols within their opponents’ respective programs saw cancellations at McKendree University, Lewis University and Lindenwood University narrow their slate to just one contest this week.
Southwest Baptist (8-5, 2-2 GLVC), meanwhile, played a full slate of games this past week, including a 75-63 win at Quincy University Thursday evening.
USI’s men (7-2, 2-1 GLVC) recorded a 68-55 road win over McKendree last Sunday, but also were forced to sit out the previous two games due to health and safety protocols within the Lewis and Lindenwood programs this week.
The Bearcats (9-2, 3-1 GLVC) saw their game at Drury cancelled due to health and safety protocols; but returned to the court Thursday night in a 73-69 loss at Quincy. Their loss to the Hawks snapped a seven-game winning streak.
Both games Saturday will be aired live on 95.7 The Spin as well as the GLVC Sports Network, while the men’s game also will be aired on ESPN 97.7 The Ref. Live stats, audio and video links are available at GoUSIEagles.com.
COVID Protocols
For the health and safety of fans, student athletes, coaches, officials and game administrators, masks are required to be worn inside of Screaming Eagles Arena.
