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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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Keontez Lewis (1) rushes towards the end zone as Amari Wansley (8) of Murray State tries to block Nov. 23, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale Illinois.

Salukis blank Murray State on Senior Day to close out 2024 season

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter November 23, 2024

Not many people expected Michael Lindauer to break a school record when he hit Bradley Clark for a touchdown in the first quarter, including himself.   “I haven’t really processed it...

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Gators glide past Salukis in Gainesville

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant November 22, 2024

While the final score would beg to differ, there were many things the SIU men’s basketball team did well in their 93-68 loss to the 21st ranked Florida Gators.    The Dawgs had one of their...

Kennard Davis Jr. (30) fights for the ball on the floor against Jeremiah Burke (2) of North Dakota State Nov. 18, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis stifling defense smothers Bison in dominant win

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter November 18, 2024

The SIU Salukis (2-2) played an aggressive game against the North Dakota State Bison (2-3) at Banterra Monday night leaving 25 points with a 69-44 win.   Ali Dibba led the team in scoring with...

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Jackrabbits flex might in beatdown of Salukis

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter November 16, 2024

It was another long Saturday on the gridiron for the Salukis as the South Dakota State Jackrabbits offense ran rampant.   Amar Johnson led a Jackrabbits running game that tore the Dawgs apart,...

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Salukis come up short in Stillwater, fall to OKST

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant November 14, 2024

For the SIU men’s basketball team, there’s no such thing as a runaway game against Oklahoma State.    Staying true to the nature of their previous two matchups, which were decided by a...

Sophomore Hazem Aboustate swims in the men’s 200m butterfly versus UIC during a meet at
Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, IL Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

Seven down, many more to go: Saluki swim and dive not set to slow down

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant November 13, 2024

  As more records fall, more buzz begins to grow among and around the SIU swimming and diving team.    “We’re all feeling really excited,” junior Olivia Herron said.   According...

Jovan Stulic (33) stands on the scorer's table facing the crowd after the Salukis beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys Dec. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Matchup with OK State brings opportunity for program records

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant November 13, 2024

In their entire existence, SIU doesn’t exactly have a good record against Power 5 (or Power 4 teams nowadays).    SIU, traditionally known as a basketball school, has dominated in their existence....

Kayla Cooper (11) drives the ball towards the basket as the Salukis face ULM at home Nov. 12, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

ULM outlasts Salukis in back-and-forth game

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter November 13, 2024

ULM outlasts Salukis in back-and-forth game By: Nick Pfannkuche   An early 13-0 run doomed the Salukis as they played host to the Warhawks of the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) this...

Peyton Reeves (90) holds an SIU flag and sings the school fight song alongside his teammates who stand behind him after the Salukis picked up a win over Youngstown State at home, ending a six-game losing streak Nov. 9, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Dawgs come back from down 28; Win thriller against Penguins

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter November 9, 2024

With three seconds on the clock, Youngstown State (Youngstown State) had one play to get into the end zone. The ball was snapped, the Penguins quarterback scrambled to his left under pressure and threw...

Salukis bury S&T, win home opener

Salukis bury S&T, win home opener

By Jamilah Lewis, Staff Reporter November 9, 2024

The SIU Salukis gave the best birthday present their home crowd could possibly wish for.   The Dawgs (1-1) won their home opener against Missouri S&T 86-64, all while celebrating the Banterra...

Sophomore Guard Kennard Davis Jr. (30) attempts to guard Redshirt Freshman Guard Drew Steffe (21) during practice at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL Friday, November 1, 2024. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

‘It felt like home’: why a trio of players decided to stay 

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

When looking down at the bench, fans will quickly be able to tell that the SIU men's basketball team is nearly unrecognizable from last season.   Following a first round exit in the conference tournament...

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Salukis drop first game after shaky defensive outing

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Consultant November 4, 2024

The first official game of the Scott Nagy era, and the first game in the 2024-25 season between Division 1 opponents in the country, was promising for the future of the Salukis, if not a little bit confusing. “Things...

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