SIU-Edwardsville men's basketball secured a 77-72 victory against Indiana State, marking their first road win of the season and improving their record to 2-2. Ray’Sean Taylor led the Cougars with 22 points and six assists, while Ring Malith contributed a career-high 19 points. The Cougars trailed at halftime but staged a strong comeback, outscoring Indiana State 44-36 in the second half. Indiana State, now 1-2, was led by Jahni Summers with 15 points. The game featured significant runs from both teams, but SIU-Edwardsville's efficiency in the second half, hitting 59% of their shots, proved decisive. This win follows a previous loss to Illinois, where SIU-Edwardsville struggled offensively, shooting only 30.1%.