<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3Daq91_0wNo3Lsn00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3Daq91_0wNo3Lsn00" width="799" height="450" >SIUE men's basketball readies for its only exhibition game this Sunday against Missouri Baptist while the women's team faces Maryville the following day. Both teams participated in the OVC preseason Media Day, with the men's squad picked third and the women's team tabbed eighth in their respective polls. Graduate students Ray'Sean Taylor and Desmond Polk for men, along with KK Rodriguez and Macy Silvey for women, were recognized as Players to Watch. Taylor ranks among the top scorers in SIUE history, while Silvey led the OVC in three-pointers made last season. Both teams aim for a spot in the 2025 OVC Basketball Championships in March.<ul><li>SIUE men's team picked third in the OVC Preseason Poll.</li><li>Ray'Sean Taylor has 1,314 career points, ranking fifth all-time at SIUE.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>The Cougars' men’s exhibition game is scheduled for Sunday at 3 p.m.</li><li>The women’s team exhibition takes place Monday at 6 p.m.</li></ul>The SIUE teams will continue to prepare for the regular season following their exhibition games, with an eye toward qualifying for the OVC Basketball Championships in March.Bottom LineWith recognized talent and high preseason expectations, both SIUE basketball programs are positioned for competitive seasons, attempting to make a significant impact in the OVC.</div></body>

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SIUE Basketball Teams Gear Up for Exciting 2025 Season Start

SIUE men's basketball readies for its only exhibition game this Sunday against Missouri Baptist while the women's team faces Maryville the following day. Both teams participated in the OVC preseason Media Day, with the men's squad picked third and the women's team tabbed eighth in their respective polls. Graduate students Ray'Sean Taylor and Desmond Polk for men, along with KK Rodriguez and Macy Silvey for women, were recognized as Players to Watch. Taylor ranks among the top scorers in SIUE history, while Silvey led the OVC in three-pointers made last season. Both teams aim for a spot in the 2025 OVC Basketball Championships in March.