The Cougars, led by fifth-year head coach Brian Barone, played their home games at the First Community Arena in Edwardsville, Illinois as members of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).

6 seed in the OVC tournament, they defeated Southern Indiana in the first round before losing to UT Martin.

[1] SIUE guards Ray'Sean Taylor and Damarco Minor were honored as All-Ohio Valley Conference selections.

Eastern Illinois - 34 Guards Ray’Sean Taylor and Damarco Minor and forward Shamar Wright were named to the 12 member 2023-24 Preseason All-OVC Men's Basketball Team.

Damarco Minor had his fourth straight and 11th double-double of the season with 16 points and a career high 14 rebounds.

[8] In the OVC Tournament quarterfinals, SIUE met third seeded conference co-champion Morehead State.

The Eagles hit only four of their first dozen shots, but they picked up the pace for a thirteen point 34-21 halftime lead.

SIUE played closer in the second half, but the Eagles took a fifteen point win 78-63, and Morehead State improved to 24-8 and advanced to the OVC semifinals where they met No.