This matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and Portland Pilots will take place at American Bank Center. Action begins at 6:00 pm ET on Saturday, Nov. 28.
The Pilots are hoping to rebound after their 90-74 loss to Colorado State on Friday. Alec Wintering had a solid performance for Portland, putting up 14 points, four rebounds, and three steals. The Salukis, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 71-66 loss to UTEP on Friday. Southern Illinois lost despite the best efforts of Sean O’Brien, who recorded his first double-double of the season with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Notes
The Portland Pilots average a field goal percentage of 43.7% this season. The Southern Illinois Salukis are a perfect 2-0 in games where opponents have a FG% of 43.7% or greater.
On average, Portland attempts 30.0 three pointers and Southern Illinois attempts 20.0. In games where they have 20 or more three point attempts, the Portland Pilots are even at 3-3 while the Southern Illinois Salukis have a winning 3-1 record.
Portland ranks 86th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.29. Southern Illinois is ranked lower at 168th with an A/TO of 1.08.
Southern Illinois averages a forced turnover percentage of 22.3% this season. When the Portland Pilots suffer a turnover rate equal to or exceeding this, the team is winless with a 0-1 record.
