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02-19 08:30

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Southern Illinois secured a significant 66-61 road victory over Drake in a crucial Missouri Valley Conference matchup on February 19, 2026. The Salukis used a stout defensive effort in the final minutes to stifle a Drake comeback and claim a hard-earned win. Drake, playing at home, struggled to find their offensive rhythm against Southern Illinois's physical defense for long stretches. The Salukis built a modest lead in the second half, but Drake rallied behind their home crowd to tie the game with under four minutes to play. Southern Illinois responded with a decisive 7-0 run, keyed by defensive stops and timely scoring, to regain control and close out the game at the free-throw line. This result created a shake-up in the MVC standings, with Southern Illinois enhancing its tournament resume and dealing a blow to Drake's hopes for a regular-season crown. The Southern Illinois coach praised his team's toughness, while the Drake coach pointed to offensive execution in crunch time as the difference.

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The Drake vs Southern Illinois fixture is part of the NCAA during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, NCAA fixtures, match statistics, NCAA standings and NCAA match results for Drake vs Southern Illinois on Tiger Scores 365.

Match Date: Feb 19, 2026

Competition: NCAA

Country: United States

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