Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university located in Edwardsville, Illinois, approximately 20 miles northeast of St. Louis, Missouri. Established in 1957, SIUE offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines. The university’s main campus spans 2,660 acres, providing students with a diverse array of academic, recreational, and cultural facilities.
In recent developments, SIUE’s men’s basketball team has garnered significant attention by earning its first-ever berth in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. This achievement came after a decisive 69-48 victory over Southeast Missouri in the Ohio Valley Conference championship game on March 8, 2025.
The team, led by head coach Brian Barone, now faces the Houston Cougars in the tournament’s first round on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1 p.m. Central Time in Wichita, Kansas. The game will be broadcast on TBS.