Saluki’s Defensive Coordinator discusses SEMO game, seating at game limited to family of players
By Ryan Scott, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
Saluki Football Defensive Coordinator Jason Petrino discussed the team’s preparation for the upcoming game against SEMO in his press conference on October 21.
SIU men’s golf coach resigns
By Brooke Buerck and Ryan Scott
October 8, 2020
SIU head men’s golf coach Justin Fetcho announced his resignation on Oct. 8. Fetcho has been with the Salukis since 2015.
Women’s Basketball conference schedule released
By Ryan Scott, Staff Reporter
October 7, 2020
The Missouri Valley Conference has released the SIU Women’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season.
SIU v. SEMO game rescheduled for Oct. 30, athletics releases game day safety protocols and seating information
By Staff Report, News Desk
October 6, 2020
The upcoming SIU football game against Southeast Missouri is being rescheduled for Oct. 30 at 6 p.m., according to information from Saluki Athletics.
SIU football releases spring schedule
By Janae Mosby, Staff Reporter
September 30, 2020
The Missouri Valley Football Conference announced their spring schedule on Sept. 24.
SIU to play at home vs. SEMO on Oct. 23
By Ryan Scott, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2020
The Saluki football team will host the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks on Oct. 23. This will be SIU’s only game this fall because the Missouri Valley Football Conference games and the FCS playoffs have been pushed back to spring due to the pandemic. SIU football head coach Nick Hill said every...
Former SIU athletic director, Chicago Bears running back Gayle Sayers dies at age 77
By Brooke Buerck, Madison Taylor, Staff Report
September 23, 2020
Gayle Sayers, former athletic director at SIU from 1976-1981 died at age 77 on Wednesday.
SIU Football to return to the field in October
By Staff Report, News Desk
September 21, 2020
On Sept. 21, SIU football announced via Twitter that it would be taking the field on Oct. 23 to play a game against Southeast Missouri State University at Saluki Stadium.
Saluki unity, student-athlete led group focuses on diversity and inclusion
By Madison Taylor, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2020
This fall, SIU Athletics has introduced a new Saluki Unity program, a student-led organization focused on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Gallery: Saluki Unity sponsors a run/walk event for social injustices
By Jared Treece, Photographer
September 19, 2020
Saluki Unity, a student-athlete led group, sponsored a Run/Walk event on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Banterra Center at SIU. The event was to bring an awareness to social injustices and systematic racism in the United States and helped raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois.
A world without sports: How sports journalists are handling the pandemic
By Janae Mosby, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
Many high school, college and professional sports have been postponed due to the pandemic leaving sports journalists with a unique challenge.
SIU athletic department adjusts budget amid fall revenue losses
By Brooke Buerck, Janae Mosby
September 13, 2020
While the SIU athletic department is taking a hard look at finances this year, their heavy reliance on government and university funding continues to prove a reliable source of income despite revenue losses from no sports teams competing in the fall.