Memphis basketball has added a home game against Southern Illinois to its 2025-26 non-conference schedule, according to college basketball analyst Rocco Miller.
It will be played Nov. 22 at FedExForum, Miller reported July 1.
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The Salukis are the Tigers’ 10th known non-conference opponent to date, leaving Penny Hardaway’s team with three more openings.
Memphis’ 2025-26 non-conference schedule already includes road dates with Louisville (Dec. 13), Mississippi State (Dec. 20), Ole Miss (TBD) and Utah State (Feb. 14). Hardaway also has agreements in place for home games against San Francisco (Nov. 8), UNLV (Nov. 16), and New Orleans (TBD). The Tigers are also participating in the Baha Mar Hoops Championship, where they will face Purdue (5 p.m., Nov. 20), and either Wake Forest and Texas Tech (Nov. 21).
In addition, Memphis is expected to face Arkansas in a preseason charity exhibition game at FedExForum.
Southern Illinois finished the 2024-25 season with a 14-19 overall record and an 8-12 mark in Missouri Valley play. It was head coach Scott Nagy’s first season with the Salukis. He was previously the coach at Wright State for eight seasons.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Memphis basketball adds Southern Illinois to 2025-26 non-conference schedule
