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SIU athletic director Tim Leonard writes in a notebook Sept. 7, 2022 at Lingle Hall in Carbondale, Illinois.

AD on Mullins: “We haven’t seen that trajectory” towards tournament-worthy play

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor March 18, 2024

When SIU athletic director Tim Leonard informed men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins that he would not be returning after five years on the job, the decision was not taken lightly. “I haven’t...

Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks with Saluki basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU parts ways with Bryan Mullins after five-year tenure

By Joei Younker, News Editor March 8, 2024

Less than 24 hours after a heart-wrenching double overtime loss to University of Illinois-Chicago in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Bryan Mullins...

Head Coach Bryan Mullins speaks to Saluki Basketball in a media timeout as the Salukis face the Flames of UIC in the first round of Arch Madness March 7, 2024 at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

SIU’s potential cinderella run bursts into flames after UIC upset

By Joei Younker and Cole Daily March 8, 2024

Not one traveling Saluki fan was seated in their chair as the buzzer-sounded yet again, signifying a second overtime was about to begin. A distant three-point shot from the arms of guard Trent Brown failed...

Arch Madness: Salukis look to beat the odds in St. Louis

Arch Madness: Salukis look to beat the odds in St. Louis

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor March 6, 2024

SIU men's basketball came into this season with a lot more questions than answers. After losing their two leading scorers in the transfer portal, it isn't difficult to see why the Salukis were picked ninth...

Adrianna Katcher (24) and Sydney Prochaska (3) hug after the SIU vs. Bradley University game Wednesday March 2, 2024 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

“I’ve asked them to give their heart:” Banged-up Salukis still fighting heading into postseason

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter March 6, 2024

The SIU women’s basketball team isn’t going to let their season end without a fight. “The biggest thing I want them to do is compete,” head coach Kelly-Bond-White said. “When we walk into...

Xavier Johnson (10) battles for the ball on the floor with Darius Hannah (35) of Bradley Jan. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis’ late-season momentum stopped in its tracks after loss at Bradley

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

The Bradley Braves (21-9, 13-6) played hard on their senior night against the Salukis (19-11,11-8) at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois on Thursday night, with a score of 86-67. Even with starter Clarence...

Jarrett Hensley (32) claps in celebration as the clock runs out to give SIU the win over Murray State Feb. 21, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Zero-to-hero: Hensley’s late-season emergence fueling streaking Salukis

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

When a player averages zero minutes over the first month of the season, and not because of an injury, they typically aren’t counted on to be a major contributor to their team. Jarrett Hensley is the...

Clarence Rupert (4) and AJ Ferguson (14) celebrate on the way to the locker room after the Salukis take the conference win over the Purple Aces Feb. 25, 2024 at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana.

Salukis bust the Aces, maintain fourth seed in Missouri Valley

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor February 26, 2024

It was tighter than expected at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, but the SIU men’s basketball team (19-10, 11-7) came away with a win over the Evansville Purple Aces (15-14, 6-12) by a score of...

Laniah Randle moves toward SIU’s basket Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Missouri State crushes Saluki women for eighth loss in nine games

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

The SIU women’s basketball team (8-18, 3-13) dropped another conference game, falling to the Missouri State Bears (18-7, 12-4) on the road 77-42. Laniah Randle scored half of Southern’s points,...

RJ McGee (23), Jovan Stulic (33) and Trey Miller (25) huddle together during a timeout Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Column: It’s not that deep

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

Wednesday night against Murray State was Southern’s biggest test of its depth. Not only was the ever-reliable Clarence Rupert out with an illness, but the nation’s second-leading scorer Xavier Johnson...

Jarrett Hensley (32) claps in celebration as the clock runs out to give SIU the win over Murray State Feb. 21, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Horsin’ Around: Salukis beat the Racers in a photo finish

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Jarrett Hensley and Kennard Davis Jr. played heroes on Wednesday night, as both had key blocks in the final minute of a 72-68 victory for Southern Illinois (18-10, 10-7) over Murray State (11-17, 8-9)...

Randle’s 36 leads Southern past Indiana State to snap losing streak

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 18, 2024

SIU women’s basketball (8-16, 3-11) secured an 80-70 win on Saturday afternoon at Indiana State (8-16, 4-10), as Laniah Randle set a career-high with 36 points, just two days after her previous high...

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