Hey basketball fans! The SIUE Cougars kicked off their 56th season with a game against Dayton on Monday. It was a close one, with the Cougars leading 24-16 in the first half before the Flyers made an 11-0 run. But hey, that’s just the beginning! The Cougars have a solid record of 679-797 and they’re ready to bring their A-game this season. They’ve got a home game coming up against North Park Vikings on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Community Arena in Edwardsville, Illinois. It’s gonna be lit! Last season, the Cougars made some serious moves with 19 overall wins, the most in a Division I season. They also set a program record with nine Ohio Valley Conference wins and scored seven true road wins, the most at the Division I level. And get this, they were the winningest road team in the OVC last season with 10 total wins away from home. Talk about impressive! Plus, they dominated in free throw categories, ranking 2nd in percentage, 1st in free throws made per game, and 1st in free throws attempted per game. They even attempted a season-high 41 free throws in a game against Tennessee State. That’s some serious hustle! So, mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on the Cougars as they take on North Park Vikings. It’s gonna be an epic showdown!
Get Ready for an Epic Showdown: SIUE Cougars vs. North Park Vikings
