Coach Charlie Jones joined Mike Murphy on the first Talkin Vols of 2024 to discuss the Christmas break, Saturday's game against Mineral Area, and this week's upcoming games against Lincoln Trail and Vincennes.

The Massac County Patriots came back to defeat the Murphysboro Red Devils at home after being down by 11 at the half.  Coach Joe Hosman talked with Matt Varney about that game, sharpshooter Will Harmon, and the upcoming game vs. Herrin:

Saturday's SIU game is the annual Blackout Cancer game.  SIU coach Nick Hill spoke with media on Tuesday and discussed with Matt Varney the struggles his team has recently faced and how Illinois State poses a challenge this week.