{"id":203133,"date":"2025-10-10T14:32:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/203133\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:32:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:32:08","slug":"mens-basketball-to-host-free-exhibition-against-austin-peay-on-oct-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/203133\/","title":{"rendered":"Men\u2019s Basketball to Host Free Exhibition Against Austin Peay on Oct. 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CARBONDALE, Ill.\u00a0\u2014 Saluki Basketball is back \u2014 and for one night only, it&#8217;s free to attend.<\/p>\n<p>The SIU men&#8217;s basketball team will host Austin Peay in an exhibition game at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Banterra Center.<\/p>\n<p>Admission and parking are free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are invited to get an early look at the 2025-26 Salukis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a great opportunity for fans to bring energy to Banterra Center,&#8221; head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/coaches\/scott-nagy\/1462\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"1462\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Nagy<\/a> said. &#8220;We need Saluki Nation and the Dawg Pound in the stands \u2014 not just for this game, but all season long. When this place is full and loud, it gives our guys a real edge.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Salukis return six players from last season&#8217;s roster: <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/damien-mayo-jr-\/9361\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9361\" target=\"_blank\">Damien Mayo Jr.<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/jaheem-webber\/9365\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9365\" target=\"_blank\">Jaheem Webber<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/drew-steffe\/9363\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9363\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Steffe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/jorge-moreno\/9362\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9362\" target=\"_blank\">Jorge Moreno<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/rolyns-aligbe\/9360\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9360\" target=\"_blank\">Rolyns Aligbe<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/davion-sykes\/9364\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9364\" target=\"_blank\">Davion Sykes<\/a>. Newcomers include <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/isaiah-stafford\/9371\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9371\" target=\"_blank\">Isaiah Stafford<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/jalen-haynes\/9368\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9368\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Haynes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/prince-aligbe\/9391\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9391\" target=\"_blank\">Prince Aligbe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/max-pikaar\/9390\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9390\" target=\"_blank\">Max Pikaar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/quel-ron-house\/9367\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9367\" target=\"_blank\">Quel&#8217;Ron House<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/daniel-pauliukonis\/9370\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9370\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Pauliukonis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/luke-walsh\/9369\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9369\" target=\"_blank\">Luke Walsh<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/sports\/mens-basketball\/roster\/caden-hawkins\/9366\" rel=\"smarttag nofollow noopener\" rev=\"9366\" target=\"_blank\">Caden Hawkins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a fun group of guys, and we expect to play an exciting brand of basketball,&#8221; Nagy said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Austin Peay finished the 2024\u201325 season with a 14\u201319 record, including an 8\u201310 mark in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Governors return 6-foot-8 sophomore Tate McCubbin, who led the team in rebounds (146) and ranked fourth in scoring with 10.6 points per game.<\/p>\n<p>Season tickets are on sale now starting at $99. Visit saluk.is\/MBBTickets for more information. Single-game tickets will be available soon. For ticket inquiries, call 618-453-2000.<\/p>\n<p>FOLLOW THE\u00a0SALUKIS<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\nKeep up with all the latest news and information on the\u00a0Salukis\u00a0by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/siusalukis.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SIUSalukis.com<\/a>\u00a0as well as following the team on X at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SIU_Basketball\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@SIU_Basketball<\/a>, Instagram at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/siu_basketball\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@SIU_Basketball<\/a>, and Facebook at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/siubasketball\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook.com\/SIUBasketball<\/a>. Fans can also download the &#8220;Salukis&#8221; mobile app from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/saluki-athletics\/id1464038660\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">App Store<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fnoex.fan.siusalukis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Google Play Store<\/a>.<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>&#13;<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CARBONDALE, Ill.\u00a0\u2014 Saluki Basketball is back \u2014 and for one night only, it&#8217;s free to attend. 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