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Coonrod headed to Bay Area

By Aaron Graff June 10, 2014

Junior right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod likely won’t return for his senior season, but that doesn’t mean he will stop playing baseball.Coonrod was picked by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round...

Salukis prepare for nationals

Salukis prepare for nationals

By Marcus Gruwell June 3, 2014

As the hot summer begins, five SIU track members are still practicing for the national championship in Eugene, Ore., and hope to bring home the gold.Throwers Josh Freeman, Curtis Wideman, Ashley Gaston...

Dawgs best efforts fall short to Shockers

By Aaron Graff May 22, 2014

 The Salukis had only one hit Thursday, but managed to force extra innings against last year’s Missouri Valley Conference Tournament champions.The eighth-seeded Salukis (26-31, 4-17) lost to the fourth-seeded...

Salukis move to losers bracket

By Aaron Graff May 21, 2014

A southern Illinois native stalled the Dawgs chances to make it to the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday.The eighth-seeded Salukis fell to the fifth-seeded Illinois State...

Salukis show winning hand against Aces

By Aaron Graff May 20, 2014

The Saluki baseball team was a few steps away from beating the Missouri Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year earlier this season, but it got its revenge against him Tuesday.The eighth-seeded Salukis...

The true underdog story fell short

The true underdog story fell short

By Aaron Graff May 7, 2014

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball.Americans first heard that line in "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story" nearly 10 years ago. If someone threw a wrench at me, there is no way I would let it...

Concussions are not something to play with

By Tyler Davis, @TDavis_DE May 7, 2014

When spring practices ended, some players rested their bodies, others prepared for the long season ahead, but one player was told to relieve the stress on his brain.Junior wide receiver Israel Lamprakes...

Recent success stems from bench players

Recent success stems from bench players

By Tony McDaniel May 7, 2014

Salukis respond to coach's challengeSaluki softball has been on a roll lately, and a large part of the recent success is coming from the players on its bench.Since the series opener against Bradley University...

Salukis start tourney today

By Tony McDaniel May 7, 2014

Saluki softball has not won a Missouri Valley Conference Tournament since 1991, but that could change this weekend.SIU (28-23, 15-11) will open the 2014 MVC tournament today, and with three straight wins...

Semester in photos

Semester in photos

May 6, 2014

TOP ROW: Chris Zoeller, Jennifer Gonzalez, Remy Abrought MIDDLE ROW: Sarah Gardner, Sarah Schneider, Ian Muller BOTTOM ROW: Jake Haines, Lewis Marien, Matt DarayMax Shackelton, 6, of Desoto, plays with...

Salukis look forward to next season

By Tony McDaniel May 5, 2014

Women’s golf looks to pick up where it left offThe Saluki women’s golf team had a disappointing end to the season, but is poised for a strong 2014-2015 campaign.SIU finished fourth at the Missouri...

Saluki Racing prepares for events

Saluki Racing prepares for events

By Luke Nozicka May 5, 2014

In a garage at the base of the Engineering Building, Saluki Racing revs its vehicle's engine and checks all last minute changes in preparation for a four-day racing series beginning May 14.The team has...

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