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Kaber Rog (31) at bat against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis Rout Southern Indiana 14-3 at Home

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter May 2, 2023

SIU baseball (25-20) got back on track Tuesday night after defeating the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (15-29) by a 14-3 score at Itchy Jones Stadium. After dropping the final two games of their series...

The SIU Salukis softball team gives each other high fives before the game against Drake University on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at SIU.

Salukis celebrate seniors, walk off series finale against Murray State

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

Southern Illinois softball wrapped up its home regular season schedule this weekend, taking two out of three against the Murray State Racers (32-18, 16-8). The series win cements Southern’s top-six position...

Matthew Steidl (16) arriving at the mound to pitch against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis take 2-1 series loss to Redbirds

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

The Salukis hosted the Illinois State Redbirds for a three game series at Itchy Jones Stadium beginning Friday April 28.  Southern took the lead early in the first game thanks to two RBIs by Pier Olivier...

Salukis have successful weekend, compete in multiple track meet

Salukis have successful weekend, compete in multiple track meet

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter May 1, 2023

The SIU track and field teams spent the weekend competing in both the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,  and the Clark Wood Open in Louisville, Kentucky. Each meet saw several strong finishes...

The Salukis return to the dugout after they get the 3rd batsman out in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis stumble, lose in spite of record setting performance

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 27, 2023

SIU softball’s Jackie Lis made history in the Dawgs’ 4-3 loss to the Missouri State Bears on Wednesday. Lis set one and tied another school record, rediscovering the power hitting that had been...

Impressive backgrounds help SIU track and field coaches elevate current athletes

Impressive backgrounds help SIU track and field coaches elevate current athletes

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 26, 2023

Many may not know the SIU track and field coaching staff is quietly composed of many elite athletes who have performed alongside some of the best from across the globe. It’s unlikely that many people...

Salukis play complete baseball in order to finish strong

Salukis play complete baseball in order to finish strong

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter April 26, 2023

At the time of writing this, Saluki baseball currently stands at 23-16 after a sluggish start to the year. The team’s offense has been an integral part of winning 15 of their last 19 games, but it is...

Spring football practices - tools for the upcoming season

Spring football practices – tools for the upcoming season

By Joei Younker , Sports Reporter April 26, 2023

Prior to their annual spring game on the 15th of April, Southern Illinois football had 14 spring practices. Each year, spring preparation shows the Salukis what they have improved on since last season...

Freshman, Vikar Jonasson (right), of Iceland, and Junior Sean Mullan (left), of England, practice their short game at an SIU Men’s Golf practice on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Men’s Golf finishes fifth in MVC Championship to conclude season

April 26, 2023

The Salukis traveled to the Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois for the MVC Championship from April 23-25. But they couldn’t repeat a championship victory as they came in fifth place out of...

Scott Harper (27) at the mound against the Belmont Bruins April 6th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SEMO beats Southern after six season drought

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

Tuesday the Salukis traveled to Cape Girardeau to take on Southeast Missouri for the second time this season. Southern fell short to a 6-2 loss against the Redhawks, making this the first time SEMO has...

Lance Rhodes (Head Coach) at the mound with players against the Belmont Bruins April 6th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki baseball swept by No. 14 Indiana State

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

Southern Illinois dropped three straight to the 14th-ranked team in Division I baseball this weekend, ending up on the receiving end of a sweep by the Valley-leading Indiana State Sycamores (26-12, 14-1)....

Erin Lee (24) goes down for the tag as Kaiah Fenters (17) of Valparaiso attempts to steal as the Salukis took on the Beacons at home in a weekend series Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis lose first home games of season, drop series to Bradley

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 24, 2023

The SIU softball team lost two of three games against the Bradley Braves this weekend, breaking their 17-game home win streak to start the season. The Dawgs lost 4-3 on Friday and 6-5 on Saturday, but...

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