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The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

SIU relies on long ball, beats Evansville 4-3

SIU relies on long ball, beats Evansville 4-3

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE April 22, 2015

In a battle of power instead of finesse, the Salukis and Purple Aces combined for 4 home runs, but SIU walked away with the win - and with it a winning home record for the 34th straight year.Coach Kerri...

Saluki comeback falls short against UT-Martin

By Thomas Donley, @tdonleyDE April 22, 2015

The SIU baseball team's modest two-game winning streak came to an end Wednesday night in an 11-9 loss to UT-Martin.The Salukis (9-32, 5-7) fell behind the Skyhawks (11-26, 5-13 Ohio Valley Conference)...

Mens rugby club earns national tourney bid

Men’s rugby club earns national tourney bid

By Matt Wells, @mattwells_DE April 22, 2015

For the first time in its 44-year history, SIU's men's rugby club is heading to the Division II College 7s national championships, which takes place May 23 to 24 at the University of Denver.The tournament...

Rain not a problem for Saluki baseball

Rain not a problem for Saluki baseball

By Thomas Donley, @tdonleyDE April 22, 2015

An old poem about the Milwaukee Braves’ pitching staff was famously boiled down to “Spahn and Sain, then pray for rain,” in reference to the limited talent on the pitching staff beyond Johnny Sain...

Career days from freshmen boost Dawgs past Redhawks

Career days from freshmen boost Dawgs past Redhawks

By Thomas Donley, @tdonleyDE April 21, 2015

SIU baseball picked up its third win in four games Tuesday night in a 6-2 win against Southeast Missouri State.The Salukis (10-31, 5-7) struck first, chasing SEMO (25-15, 16-5 Ohio Valley Conference) starter...

Salukis womens golf finishes third at MVC

Salukis women’s golf finishes third at MVC

By Matt Wells, @mattwells_DE April 21, 2015

The Saluki women’s golf team placed third at the Missouri Valley Conference Championship, which was played from Sunday to Tuesday at the Spirit Hollow Golf Club in Burlington, Iowa.Of the 10 teams that...

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Saluki in volunteering for the long run

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE April 20, 2015

Collegiate athletics lasts up to five years, but volunteering and succeeding academically live on long after running spikes are hung up for the final time.Senior distance runner Tori Parry has volunteered...

Hartzell pitches himself to community

Hartzell pitches himself to community

By Aaron Graff, @Aarongraff_DE April 20, 2015

The second of four open forums for athletic director finalists took place Monday.Rick Hartzell served as director of athletics for the University of Northern Iowa from 1999 to 2008.“We took over a program...

Saluki coaches lightening load for new catchers

By Thomas Donley, @tdonleyDE April 20, 2015

Catcher is the most demanding position in all of baseball.The backstop calls pitches and has to make sure those pitches stay in front of him. He has to play his position in a stance that causes wear and...

Sophomore ready to fill center field void

Sophomore ready to fill center field void

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE April 19, 2015

A center fielder is the outfield’s leader, and at the end of this season, the spot will be open.Sophomore left fielder Merri Anne Patterson said she is ready to take over for senior center fielder Kalyn...

SIU mens tennis done after day one

SIU men’s tennis done after day one

By Matt Wells, @mattwells_DE April 19, 2015

Saluki men’s tennis (6-16, 0-4) lost 4-1 to Maryland Baltimore County (12-6, 1-0) Friday in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis, ending SIU's season.The...

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