New Mexico State at Southern Illinois
Saturday, September 30, 1978 Share
Southern Illinois beat New Mexico State 43–39. It was their third meeting; after it, New Mexico State led the series 2–1.
FinalHigh 81°F, low 41°FAttendance 14,112
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Southern Illinois 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
Southern Illinois leads 4–3 in seven meetings, counting the four since this game.
Around this game
New Mexico State
- Next gamevs. Texas–ArlingtonOct. 7, 1978
- SeasonNew Mexico State in 1978
- ProgramNew Mexico State history and records
Southern Illinois
- Next gameat Illinois StateOct. 7, 1978
- SeasonSouthern Illinois in 1978
- ProgramSouthern Illinois history and records