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AJ Ferguson (14) goes up towards the basket as he is guarded by Wesley Cardet Jr. (1) of Chicago State Nov. 16, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Pack your bags: Salukis crush Cougars ahead of Cancun Challenge

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 17, 2023

Junior guard A.J. Ferguson scored a career-high 20 points in the Salukis’ 71-55 win over Chicago State (1-4) on Thursday night, improving to a 3-0 start to their season. Ferguson earned a spot in...

Quierra Love (0) pushes the pace against Purdue Fort Wayne Nov. 15, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis drop an overtime loss to Purdue Fort Wayne

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 16, 2023

Saluki women’s basketball lost to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in overtime at home Wednesday night. The Dawgs were missing one of their leading scorers, Jaidynn Mason, due to personal reasons. ...

John Russell makes an effort to push past defender Guillaume Bastille Oct. 27, 2023 at Student Recreation Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Rec Center basketball attracts older players who love the game

By Joei Younker, Staff Reporter November 15, 2023

Among the students who play basketball at the Southern Illinois Student Recreation Center is a group of folks who look decidedly different, their hair is gray or gone and they have the lines and wrinkles...

Jaidynn Mason (22) guards Clarke Jackson (22) of Cornell on defense Nov. 11, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Late rally not enough as Salukis fall to Cornell

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

The SIU women’s basketball team's hopes of a comeback effectively ended when Cornell’s Emily Pape drilled a stone-cold three-pointer with 70 seconds remaining. The Salukis, powered for most of the...

Quarterback Nic Baker (8) passes the ball to Running Back Javon Williams Jr. (15) as Cole Wisniewski (31) of North Dakota approaches Nov. 12, 2022 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale Illinois

NDSU puts Southern’s playoff hopes in jeopardy with 34-10 Saluki loss

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Saluki football suffered a major blow to its potentially postseason standing on Saturday, dropping a 34-10 contest against the No. 12/13 North Dakota State Bison (7-3, 4-3) in Fargo, North Dakota. The...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball down the court as he is guarded by Deyton Albury (13) of Queens University Nov. 10, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Royal Flush: Johnson’s 21 leads Salukis past Queens University

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

Xavier Johnson had a second half to remember on Friday night, as he led his Salukis to a 91-68 blowout win over Queens University in front of a full house at Banterra Center to cement a 2-0 start to the...

Selim Hassan propels through the water as he swims the men’s 200m butterfly Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

High dives and high expectations: A midseason check-in with SIU swim and dive

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Heading into the midpoint of their season, the SIU swimming and diving teams are right where they want to be. Head coach Geoff Hanson said the season is going “really well” so far. Although the...

PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Antonio James was promoted to defensive coordinator the day before training camp after a sudden resignation from D.J. Vokolek. But head coach Nick Hill was adamant in his belief that James would fit seamlessly...

Seairra Hughes (21) pulls up teammate Shemera Williams (11) after being pushed down by a Southeast Missouri State player Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis soar past Redhawks, start season 1-0

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Quierra Love and Shemera Williams each scored 16 as the Saluki defense propelled SIU past SEMO 85-70 in its season opener on Tuesday night at the Bantera Center. It all clicked for the Dawgs midway...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball behind his back as he is guarded by Brandon Hill (3) of Kentucky State in the season home opener Nov. 6 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Off to the races: Salukis leave Kentucky State in the dust

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 6, 2023

Saluki men’s basketball opened its 2023-24 campaign on Monday night with an emphatic 88-57 win against the Kentucky State Thorobreds at the Banterra Center. While a win was expected against a Division...

Travis Theis (5) of South Dakota hurdles over Saluki DJ Johnson (9) in the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Coyote Ugly: Controversial finish plagues Salukis’ comeback effort

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Wide receiver D’Ante’ Cox made a catch with just 19 seconds left on the clock in a goal-to-go situation for his Salukis. Although he appeared at first to have landed in the end zone, the ruling on...

Shemera Williams (11) goes to steal the ball from a Greenville University player at the exhibition game Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Photo Gallery: Salukis shine in exhibition game against Greenville

By Libby Phelps, Staff Photographer November 3, 2023

Saluki Women's Basketball hosted an exhibition game Wednesday night against Division III Greenville University Panthers with a final score of 94-43. Salukis open their season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 7...

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