The Salukis finished the 2016 – 17 season 17 – 16 , 9 – 9 in MVC play to finish in a tie for third place . In the MVC Tournament , they defeated Loyola – Chicago in the quarterfinals before losing to Illinois State in the semifinals
MVC Tournament
2017 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Basketball Tournament
2017–18 Southern Illinois Salukis men's basketball team