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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Senior tight end MyCole Pruitt talks with team members Sept. 20, 2014, during the first half of the Salukis 35-13 loss against Purdue University at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Salukis stare down second-half marathon

By Tony McDaniel October 7, 2014

The first half of the season is behind Saluki football (5-1), but so is its easiest stretch of games.In the final six games of the season all of the Salukis' opponents are, or have been ranked in the Football...

SIU maintains focus through all three rounds

By Aaron Graff October 7, 2014

Senior men’s golfer Wade Thompson found SIU one spot behind his former team, Murray State Monday, but led SIU Tuesday to finish ahead of the Racers.The Salukis finished third out of nine teams at the...

Cross-country star hopes to reach higher

By Brent Meske October 6, 2014

The women’s cross-country team has already won one of its two events this year, and one runner in particular has been vital to its success.Senior Kelley Gallagher is the top Saluki runner this season....

Hopes high regardles of rough start

By Aaron Graff October 6, 2014

The SIU volleyball team started the second half of its regular season unhappy with its record.Only six teams in the Missouri Valley Conference will make the conference tournament Nov. 27 to 29. If the...

Facilities allow better practice

Facilities allow better practice

By Aaron Graff October 6, 2014

At this time last year, the SIU baseball team was homeless.The Salukis did not have a field to call home last season until after the team's fall practices. Abe Martin Field was completed in November, which...

Fall scrimmages end with sweep

By Tony McDaniel October 6, 2014

SIU softball pulled out back-to-back victories at home in its final games until next semester.The Salukis beat Lakeland College and Southeast Missouri on Sunday to finish the fall season 6-2.Coach Kerri...

Second half spells success for Salukis

Second half spells success for Salukis

By Tony McDaniel October 5, 2014

SIU football was dominant on Saturday, but only for the second half.The Salukis held South Dakota to just 78 offensive yards in the second half. SIU shut down the Coyotes' good rushing offense to win 41-10.SIU...

Saluki volleyball splits weekend matches

Saluki volleyball splits weekend matches

By Aaron Graff October 5, 2014

The SIU volleyball team extended its losing streak on Friday, but bounced back Saturday to start a winning streak.The Salukis (8-9, 2-3) fell to the Loyola Ramblers (6-8, 2-3) in four sets Friday, but...

Salukis tame Coyotes with 41-10 victory

Salukis tame Coyotes with 41-10 victory

By Tony McDaniel October 4, 2014

SIU football remains undefeated in conference play after a blowout win Saturday.The Coyotes (2-3, 0-1) were able to hang with the Salukis (5-1, 2-0) all through the first half, but were no match for SIU...

Men finish third, women 16th at Notre Dame Invitational

By Brent Meske October 4, 2014

The Saluki cross-country team swept its opening meet last month, but couldn’t find the same success at the Notre Dame Invitational.Senior Michael Castel led the men’s team to a third-place finish....

Coyotes’ bark worse than their bite

By Tony McDaniel October 3, 2014

SIU will be halfway through the season and are in a position to have just one loss after Saturday’s game.The Salukis (4-1, 1-0) will face South Dakota (2-2, 0-0) for the first time in the history of...

Tennis player journeys from Ukraine

By Austin Miller October 1, 2014

Imagine living in a country during times of civil unrest and seeing hundreds of people be killed. Then imagine another country invading your home and warring with your countrymen.This was life for Yana...

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