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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

The Salukis return to the dugout after they get the 3rd batsman out in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis stumble, lose in spite of record setting performance

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 27, 2023

SIU softball’s Jackie Lis made history in the Dawgs’ 4-3 loss to the Missouri State Bears on Wednesday. Lis set one and tied another school record, rediscovering the power hitting that had been...

Impressive backgrounds help SIU track and field coaches elevate current athletes

Impressive backgrounds help SIU track and field coaches elevate current athletes

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 26, 2023

Many may not know the SIU track and field coaching staff is quietly composed of many elite athletes who have performed alongside some of the best from across the globe. It’s unlikely that many people...

Salukis play complete baseball in order to finish strong

Salukis play complete baseball in order to finish strong

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter April 26, 2023

At the time of writing this, Saluki baseball currently stands at 23-16 after a sluggish start to the year. The team’s offense has been an integral part of winning 15 of their last 19 games, but it is...

Spring football practices - tools for the upcoming season

Spring football practices – tools for the upcoming season

By Joei Younker , Sports Reporter April 26, 2023

Prior to their annual spring game on the 15th of April, Southern Illinois football had 14 spring practices. Each year, spring preparation shows the Salukis what they have improved on since last season...

Freshman, Vikar Jonasson (right), of Iceland, and Junior Sean Mullan (left), of England, practice their short game at an SIU Men’s Golf practice on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Men’s Golf finishes fifth in MVC Championship to conclude season

April 26, 2023

The Salukis traveled to the Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, Illinois for the MVC Championship from April 23-25. But they couldn’t repeat a championship victory as they came in fifth place out of...

Scott Harper (27) at the mound against the Belmont Bruins April 6th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SEMO beats Southern after six season drought

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

Tuesday the Salukis traveled to Cape Girardeau to take on Southeast Missouri for the second time this season. Southern fell short to a 6-2 loss against the Redhawks, making this the first time SEMO has...

Lance Rhodes (Head Coach) at the mound with players against the Belmont Bruins April 6th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki baseball swept by No. 14 Indiana State

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter April 25, 2023

Southern Illinois dropped three straight to the 14th-ranked team in Division I baseball this weekend, ending up on the receiving end of a sweep by the Valley-leading Indiana State Sycamores (26-12, 14-1)....

Erin Lee (24) goes down for the tag as Kaiah Fenters (17) of Valparaiso attempts to steal as the Salukis took on the Beacons at home in a weekend series Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis lose first home games of season, drop series to Bradley

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 24, 2023

The SIU softball team lost two of three games against the Bradley Braves this weekend, breaking their 17-game home win streak to start the season. The Dawgs lost 4-3 on Friday and 6-5 on Saturday, but...

Southern Illinois sophmore Marcellus Fletcher in the Mens Long Jump Saturday, March 24, 2018 during the Bill Cornell Spring Classic at the Lew Hertzog Track and Field complex. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

SIU Track and Field grabs two first-place finishes at Jesse Owens Classic

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter April 23, 2023

The Saluki men’s and women’s track and field teams converged to compete on Friday and Saturday at the Jesse Owens Classic at Ohio State University. Iaunia Pointer and Xavier Preston shined at the event,...

The beauty of baseball: A game of mystery and variables

The beauty of baseball: A game of mystery and variables

By Joseph Bernard, Sports Editor April 19, 2023

Baseball. America’s Pastime. One of the original American sports that grew up along with the very citizens it was created by. The game has become a larger phenomenon than its creators ever would have...

“Friendly confines” are very kind to SIU

“Friendly confines” are very kind to SIU

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter April 19, 2023

One of the most sacred places for every sports team is their home field.  Even if it’s a hilly field placed in the middle of a cornfield or a massive stadium in the middle of an urban city block, home...

Bringing the thrill of baseball back to Marion

Bringing the thrill of baseball back to Marion

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter April 19, 2023

May 31 will mark the official return of baseball in the Marion area as the Thrillville Thrillbillies will defend Mountain Dew Park against the Jacksonville Rockabillies. The Thrillbillies are part of the...

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