FINAL
January 7, 2026 β’ Credit Union 1 Arena
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 7, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Southern Illinois Salukis meets UIC Flames at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Southern Illinois Salukis
Visiting Side
UIC Flames
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
60%
Southern Illinois Salukis
VS
40%
UIC Flames
Projected Score
SOU 84
-
UIC 76
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Southern Illinois Salukis boasts a superior average point differential.
- Southern Illinois Salukis controls the glass more effectively.
Southern Illinois Salukis
STAT
UIC Flames
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host UIC Flames plays on familiar turf at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
π―
Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Southern Illinois Salukis Could Win
Southern Illinois Salukis generates 72.5 points per game while shooting 46.3%.
Why UIC Flames Could Win
UIC Flames produces 75.8 points per game on 45.5% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Southern Illinois Salukis's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
Credit Union 1 Arena
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
🤷
Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Southern Illinois Salukis (58.6%)
UIC Flames (41.4%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
Arena Chat
Live Fan Arena
Guest Allowed
π₯
No messages yet in this arena.
Be the first to drop some hype!
Be the first to drop some hype!
β‘ Powered by GIPHY Developers
Join the Circle to drop hype and talk trash.
Join Now
Social & News Hub
Sports Wire
Recent
Senate vote on college sports bill now slated for September β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
UConn's Hurley sounds alarm on late additions after court ruling β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
Darrion Williams returning to Texas Tech for fifth season β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
Sports Wire
Recent
How a trip to 'The Sanctuary' transformed top prospect Ahmed Nur's future β
Click to view coverage
Read Full Story →
π
Official Game Discussion
Live
Join thousands of fans tweeting highlights, stats, and real-time reactions for #SouthernIllinoisSalukis vs #UICFlames.
Open Stream β
πΈ
Instagram Gameday Highlights
Stories
Catch warmups, sideline photos, and fan celebrations in the stadium.
View Photos β