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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

Salukis, Sycamores renew rivalry for 52nd time

By Thomas Donley October 24, 2014

SIU and Indiana State will write a new chapter in their football rivalry as they take the gridiron for the 52nd time.The two universities have a dynamic history on the field. With the record at 27-24,...

Homecoming foe will pass heavily

By Tony McDaniel October 24, 2014

Saluki football will not catch a break in its next game.No. 24 Indiana State (4-3, 1-2) will travel to Carbondale for a Missouri Valley Football Conference collision Saturday against No. 19 SIU.Indiana...

Saluki offensive line sets strong foundation

By Tony McDaniel October 24, 2014

The old adage ‘football games are won and lost in the trenches’ rings true for SIU.Saluki football has had a nice offensive season. Senior running back Malcolm Agnew is No. 11 in rushing touchdowns...

Indiana State announces swimming and diving team

By Aaron Graff October 24, 2014

SIU women’s swimming and diving will have more Missouri Valley Conference competition two seasons from now.The Indiana State Sycamores announced the addition of a women’s swimming and diving team,...

Soft scheduling may haunt Salukis

By Tyler Davis October 24, 2014

SIU football’s 2013 season started with an eight-point loss to Illinois which looked like a “good loss,” if there is such a thing. After all, Illinois plays in a higher subdivision of Division I...

Club baseball attempts to reach previous level of success

By Brent Meske October 23, 2014

The SIU club baseball team hopes to return to the success of the nationally-ranked team five years ago.The team was ranked No. 6 in the National Club Baseball Association poll in 2009 and No. 3 in 2010....

Committee of running backs will split carries

By Tony McDaniel October 22, 2014

Senior running back Malcolm Agnew will miss the next two weeks with an ankle injury, but SIU has a group of rushers to bridge the gap.Coach Dale Lennon said four players, Seniors Mika’il McCall, Ken...

Saluki golf teams head into offseason

By Sports Desk October 22, 2014

The Saluki golf teams are done with the first half of the season, but will do some work before getting back on a tournament tee box.The SIU golf teams will resume practice in January. Both men’s coach...

Tennis duo builds on success

By Brent Meske October 22, 2014

Senior Natasha Tomishima and sophomore Meagan Monaghan have great chemistry as a doubles team and this season’s results show it.“[Tomishima] is like the peanut butter to my jelly,” Monaghan said....

Women’s tennis can’t advance past second round

By Brent Meske October 21, 2014

The women’s tennis team traveled to Tulsa, Okla. this weekend for their toughest tournament of the year.Four players traveled to the ITA Regional Tournament and combined to win seven matches, but none...

Pierre looks to defend her All-MVC honor

By Thomas Donley October 21, 2014

Rarely is there ever a bright spot on a team with a winning percentage that more resembles a poor batting average.For the 2013-2014 SIU women’s basketball team, forward/center Dyana Pierre was a bright...

Lone senior hopes to lead young Salukis

Lone senior hopes to lead young Salukis

By Thomas Donley October 21, 2014

On a team where freshmen make up two-thirds of the roster, seniors play a pivotal role in guiding the freshmen through growing pains.In the case of the SIU men's tennis team, that responsibility lies with...

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