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Salukis share space with public

By Melanie Early, @MelanieEarly January 26, 2015

The Saluki swimming and diving teams share the Recreation Center locker rooms with the public.The teams said they often deal with theft and vandalism because the public has access to the team locker rooms.“[Private...

Shockers shellack Salukis

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE January 25, 2015

The Saluki women’s basketball team was no match for the Wichita State Shockers, falling 80-61.SIU tied the game for 40 seconds in the first half but never led in the game.At halftime, the Shockers led...

Freshman vaults her competition

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE January 25, 2015

It took only one collegiate event for freshman pole vaulter Lindsey Murray to set SIU’s indoor school record. On Saturday, Murray broke it again.Murray’s jump of 4.10 meters at the Vanderbilt Invite...

Salukis’ second half rally comes up short

By Sean Phee, @SeanPheeDE January 25, 2015

Coach Barry Hinson’s team rallied in the second half but if was not enough to climb out of the hole the Salukis dug for themselves in the first half.SIU men’s basketball (8-12, 1-6) was defeated by...

Former rival struggling in biggest sport

By Aaron Graff, @Aarongraff_DE January 25, 2015

Creighton has officially been out of the Missouri Valley Conference for one year and seven months, but has not been as dominant as it once was.The Blue Jays made the Big East championship games in men’s...

Dawgs need more time in loss

By Thomas Donley, @TdonleyDE January 24, 2015

SIU women’s basketball (9-8, 2-4) extended its losing streak at Missouri State (7-10, 4-2) to eight years Friday night.The Salukis could not overcome a cold start from the floor in a 61-57 loss.Although...

Salukis start streak on milestone win

By Aaron Graff, @Aarongraff_DE January 21, 2015

Men’s basketball coach Barry Hinson surpassed former SIU coach Rich Herrin in wins in Missouri Valley Conference games with his latest.SIU (9-11, 2-5) defeated the Bradley Braves (6-14, 1-6) 70-59 for...

Former SIU coach excels at small college

Former SIU coach excels at small college

By Sean Phee, @SeanPheeDE January 21, 2015

After more than 50 years of coaching basketball and 900 wins at the high school and college levels combined, former Saluki basketball coach Rich Herrin said he still has fun coaching every night.Herrin...

All-American moves up to smaller role

By Thomas Donley, @tdonleyde January 21, 2015

Weeks of patience are starting to pay off for transfer junior guard Blair Stephenson.The former NJCAA Division II All-American made her first career NCAA start Sunday against Evansville because sophomore...

Salukis support breast cancer awareness with Pink Out games

By Brent Meske, @brentmeskeDE January 21, 2015

Both the Saluki men’s and women’s basketball teams are raising money for breast cancer awareness.Fans can bid on jerseys and the highest bidders will be able to pick the name they want on the back...

SIU swimming continuously recruiting

By Melanie Early, @MelanieEarlyDE January 20, 2015

It is a decision all college students have made, but student-athletes also have to consider whom they want to spend most of their time with.The Saluki swimming and diving team regularly has two-a-day practices....

Football recruits bring mix of youth and experience

Football recruits bring mix of youth and experience

By Brent Meske, @BrentmeskeDE January 20, 2015

The Salukis have to fill 21 roster spots, vacated by players who finished their eligibility after the 2014 season.SIU has signed two junior college transfer players and received commitments from at...

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