Most Wins in Program History
(St. Louis, MO) – Southern Illinois Edwardsville is having an historic season. Thursday’s win over Eastern Illinois produced a record breaking thirteenth victory. During the Cougars’ fifteen Division 1 seasons they had never reached that total.
Thursday’s 80-62 triumph lifted SIUE’s record to 13-5 (4-1 in the Ohio Valley Conference) and owns the OVC’s best record with 13 conference games left. The Cougars have never held the OVC’s top spot this late in the season.
We talked with the record-setting head coach Brian Barone after the locker-room celebration.
DeeJuan Pruitt led the way for SIUE with a 24 point/thirteen rebound double-double. Joining Pruitt in double figures were Damarco Minor (12), Ray’Sean Taylor (11) and Shamar Wright (14). Here is our conversation with the victorious and grateful Barone.
The Cougars begin a three-game home stand on Saturday. Lindenwood visits First Community Arena. Morehead State and Southern Indiana visit the SIUE campus next week.
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I haven't heard, nor do I know, how does this apply to the typical 'foreign' basketball player that is most often over 19?
Obviously, this is a sentimental and not a ‘spreadsheet’ notion, but would hate to see @MVCsports change the #ArchMadness format from the traditional ‘family reunion’ feel by cutting teams from the experience. #FatherHarry
Another nice @MVCsports basketball schedule announcement. #FatherHarry . .
Congrats to @ISURedbirdGolf. T.J. Barger sets a school record. Pietro Pontiggia records the Redbirds' second-ever top 20 finish at a regional. The team finishes tent in the region which is tied for the program's best regional finish! #FatherHarry
