Friday, November 6
Kansas City, Mo.
7:30 PM
Kansas City
vs
Southern Illinois
11/5/2026 4:58:00 PM | Men's Basketball
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City men's basketball team continues its season Friday evening when it hosts Southern Illinois at 7:30 p.m. CT inside Municipal Auditorium.
Kansas City enters the matchup looking to bounce back after falling 76-61 to Creighton in its season opener Monday evening in Omaha.
The Roos put together a strong first half against the Bluejays, taking a 39-33 lead into the break before Creighton rallied in the second half. Jaylen Smith led Kansas City with 15 points, five assists and three rebounds. Sebastian Hartmann added eight points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Carl Daughtery Jr. also finished with eight points. Kansas City shot 48.1% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range.
Kansas City looks to earn its first win under Mark Turgeon as it welcomes a Southern Illinois squad coming off a season-opening victory.
ABOUT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Southern Illinois enters Friday's contest with a 1-0 record after opening the season with an 82-40 victory over Maryville Monday evening. The Salukis are led by Head Coach Scott Nagy, who enters his first season at the helm after previously leading Wright State. Southern Illinois is coming off a 16-17 campaign in 2025-26 and looks to build momentum under its new leadership. The Salukis opened the season with a strong defensive performance, holding Maryville to 40 points in the 42-point victory.
SERIES HISTORY
Kansas City and Southern Illinois meet for the fifth time in program history. The Salukis hold a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series, including a 101-78 victory over the Roos in the most recent meeting on Nov. 7, 2025.
UP NEXT
Kansas City hits the road for its first away contest of the season Monday, Nov. 9, traveling to Jacksonville, Fla., to take on Jacksonville at 6 p.m. CT.
Kansas City enters the matchup looking to bounce back after falling 76-61 to Creighton in its season opener Monday evening in Omaha.
The Roos put together a strong first half against the Bluejays, taking a 39-33 lead into the break before Creighton rallied in the second half. Jaylen Smith led Kansas City with 15 points, five assists and three rebounds. Sebastian Hartmann added eight points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Carl Daughtery Jr. also finished with eight points. Kansas City shot 48.1% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range.
Kansas City looks to earn its first win under Mark Turgeon as it welcomes a Southern Illinois squad coming off a season-opening victory.
ABOUT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Southern Illinois enters Friday's contest with a 1-0 record after opening the season with an 82-40 victory over Maryville Monday evening. The Salukis are led by Head Coach Scott Nagy, who enters his first season at the helm after previously leading Wright State. Southern Illinois is coming off a 16-17 campaign in 2025-26 and looks to build momentum under its new leadership. The Salukis opened the season with a strong defensive performance, holding Maryville to 40 points in the 42-point victory.
SERIES HISTORY
Kansas City and Southern Illinois meet for the fifth time in program history. The Salukis hold a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series, including a 101-78 victory over the Roos in the most recent meeting on Nov. 7, 2025.
UP NEXT
Kansas City hits the road for its first away contest of the season Monday, Nov. 9, traveling to Jacksonville, Fla., to take on Jacksonville at 6 p.m. CT.
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