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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Rylie Hamilton (1) cheers as she walks back into the dugout after putting the Salukis on the board for the first run of the game with her solo home run Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Scoring late is the story as Softball advances to MVC Tournament Championship

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter May 13, 2023

The Salukis (35-18) had to take their home softball diamond twice on Friday. Another game in the tournament played at Charlotte West Stadium ran late before SIU was scheduled to play the Illinois State...

SIU sophomore, Madi Eberle, pitches to the Saint Louis Billikens on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Carder, Eberle help Salukis Survive against UIC, will play ISU at 7:00PM Thursday

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter May 11, 2023

Hosting the MVC Championship for the first time in 11 years, the Salukis were hoping it would give them a bit of a home field advantage. After a 2-0 win over University of Illinois Chicago in their first...

Salukis walkoff Edwardsville on single in extras

Salukis walkoff Edwardsville on single in extras

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter May 10, 2023

SIU baseball (28-21) got its sixth walkoff win of the year on Tuesday night against the SIU Edwardsville Cougars (24-23). Matt Schark came through with the game-winning hit in the tenth inning to get the...

SIU wins first-ever road series at Valparaiso

SIU wins first-ever road series at Valparaiso

By Ryan Griser, Sports Reporter May 8, 2023

The SIU baseball team earned a hard-fought series win against Valpo this past weekend in Valparaiso, Indiana. This marks the first time ever the Salukis have won a series in Valparaiso. While SIU lost...

Saluki Softball gather around home plate to congratulate Rylie Hamilton (1) on her solo home run which scored the first points for the Salukis at the Coach B Classic home opener tournament Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki softball swept in regular season finale

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter May 7, 2023

Southern Illinois softball dropped a three-game set on the road to the Illinois State Redbirds (30-21, 19-7) over the weekend, in both teams’ final regular season games before the Missouri Valley Conference...

SIU track and field preparing for post season

SIU track and field preparing for post season

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter May 4, 2023

Finishing up their regular season outdoor meets on April 29, Southern Illinois track and field athletes Xavier Preston and Iaunia Pointer are beginning their preparation for a successful postseason. Coming...

Youth camps crucial for teams and community

Youth camps crucial for teams and community

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter May 3, 2023

So often, the players on the floor at the Banterra Center, Davies Gym or Saluki Stadium seem untouchable, especially to kids. They’re larger than life figures that seem mythical. But then an opportunity...

The Hill Gang cooking out and enjoying the Salukis baseball game April 29th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

The “Hill Gang” provides more than a spark for Saluki baseball and its fans

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter May 3, 2023

While Itchy Jones Stadium has bleachers, the far more popular place to be is just beyond the concourse. Simply known as “the hill,” it has been a part of SIU baseball lore since the early 1960s,...

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...

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