The Cougars finished the 2017 – 18 season 9 – 21 , 5 – 13 in OVC play to finish in a three-way tie for ninth place . Due to Southeast Missouri State being ineligible for postseason play due to APR violations , the Cougars received the No. 8 seed in the OVC Tournament where they lost in the first round to Tennessee Tech
OVC Tournament
2018 Ohio Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2018–19 SIU Edwardsville Cougars men's basketball team