Coming events

The Saluki men's basketball team will be busy between now and the start of the second semester. Upcoming home games at the SIU Arena and televised road games are:

• At St. Louis University, at 6:05 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15. The game is being televised on ESPNU.

• At home against Western Kentucky, at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22. Tickets in the upper bowl are $12 for adults, and $8 for children; $13 in the Big Dog section. Lower level seating is sold out.

• At home against Butler, at 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28. Tickets in the upper bowl are $12 for adults, and $8 for children; $13 in the Big Dog section. Lower level seating is sold out. The game is being televised on ESPNU.

• At home in the Missouri Valley Conference opener against Missouri State, at 2:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 30. Tickets in the upper bowl are $12 for adults, and $8 for children; $13 in the Big Dog section. Lower level seating is sold out. The game is being televised on the MVC Television Network.

• At Illinois State, at 7:05 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5. The game is being televised on WSIU-TV.

• At home against Bradley, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 8. Tickets in the upper bowl are $12 for adults, and $8 for children; $13 in the Big Dog section. Lower level seating is sold out. The game is being televised on ESPNU.

• At Indiana State, at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12. The game is being televised on WSIU-TV.

The Saluki women's basketball team has four home games between now and the start of the second semester, and also makes one television appearance. Upcoming home games at the SIU Arena and the televised road game are:

• At home against Chicago State, at 7:05 p.m., Monday, Dec. 17. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens, SIUC faculty and staff, and children. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

• At home against University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens, SIUC faculty and staff, and children. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

• At home in the Missouri Valley Conference opener against Indiana State, 7:05 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 3. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens, SIUC faculty and staff, and children. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

• At home against Illinois State, at 2:05 p.m., Saturday,Jan. 12. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for senior citizens, SIUC faculty and staff, and children. SIUC student tickets are free with a valid SIUC student ID on game day.

• At Missouri State, at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 30. The game is being televised on Mediacom.

Some of the best high school boy's basketball in the region will be showcased during the 44th annual Carbondale Community High School Holiday Tournament,, Thursday, Dec. 27, through Saturday, Dec. 29. The Dec. 27 games are at the SIU Arena; games on Dec. 28-29 are at the high school.