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SIU Men's Hoops to Play Challenging Non-Conference Schedule

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SIU Head Coach Barry Hinson

The SIU men's basketball team Wednesday released its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2016-17 season.

The challenging slate features road games against power five conference schools Louisville, Arkansas and Minnesota, as well as a visit to UNLV.
Salukis head coach Barry Hinson says he believes his team - which returns three starters - is mature enough and ready to handle the upgraded schedule.
 
"There's no prediction here. There's nothing other than I think this program - after winning 22 games last year - is finally ready to start playing a tougher schedule."
 
The last time SIU played a Power Five conference opponent was Missouri in November 2013.
SIU's home schedule features regional rivals Murray State and St. Louis.

The Salukis open the season November 11th at home against Wright State.

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