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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

Quality starts become routine for pitcher

Quality starts become routine for pitcher

By Tony McDaniel April 1, 2014

Salukis' softball pitching staff may have a new ace up their sleeve.Junior pitcher Katie Bertelsen has been a solid starter in the circle for the Salukis this season. In 16 starts, Katie Bertelsen is 8-5...

Salukis run into spring practice

Salukis run into spring practice

By Tony McDaniel April 1, 2014

Saluki football opens spring practiceWhen the lights of Saluki Stadium shine down on a dew soaked football field, it can only mean one thing. Football has returned to Carbondale.Saluki football opened...

Freshmen infielders shift as season goes on

Freshmen infielders shift as season goes on

By Aaron Graff March 31, 2014

Even though opening day for Major League Baseball was Monday, the Saluki Baseball team (14-12, 1-2) is already in full swing.The Salukis had their first conference series of the season during the weekend...

Dawgs win Saluki Invitational

Dawgs win Saluki Invitational

By Tony McDaniel March 31, 2014

The women's golf team made a habit out of protecting its house, winning three straight home tournaments.SIU won the Saluki Invitational Monday at Hickory Ridge Golf Course with a two-round score of 617,...

First baseball conference series goes the distance for SIU

By Aaron Graff March 30, 2014

Missouri State University is the only Missouri Valley Conference school with more losses than wins.SIU Baseball (14-12, 1-2) had its first conference series at Missouri State University (13-14, 3-3) during...

Saluki track and field hits ground running

Saluki track and field hits ground running

By Aaron Graff March 30, 2014

Outdoor track and field doesn't always mean warm weather and ideal conditions to compete, but this didn't stop one Saluki from having a record-breaking performance.The Salukis hosted their first outdoor...

Baseball team races against daylight

By Kayli Plotner March 27, 2014

The two teams combined for 16 pitchers and left 29 runners on base Wednesday night.SIU (13-10) traveled to Murray State University (10-12) for a weeknight matchup. The game was originally scheduled for...

Conference games bring back rivalries

Conference games bring back rivalries

By Aaron Graff March 27, 2014

The Missouri Valley Conference is one of the best conferences for baseball this season but come this weekend, the glove comes off.The Salukis (13-10, 0-0) have their first conference series this weekend...

The freshmen can wait

By Tyler Dixon March 27, 2014

The young guns rule college basketball; the players’ that are too young to even consider when their graduation date might be.That is, if they ever reach their graduation. A rule should be in place that...

Salukis set to tee off

By Tony McDaniel March 26, 2014

The SIU women’s golf team will look to capitalize on its one and only home tournament this weekend to grab its first win of the spring season. SIU will host 12 teams this weekend at Hickory Ridge Golf...

Dawgs topple Evansvilles house of cards

Dawgs topple Evansville’s house of cards

By Tyler Davis March 26, 2014

Not even 25 mph wind gusts could cool off the red hot Salukis who won their conference opener against the University of Evansville Purple Aces Tuesday.As temperatures fell and the wind picked up, the women's...

Saluki basketball gets final standing ovation

Saluki basketball gets final standing ovation

By Tyler Dixon March 26, 2014

For the final time this season, fans were able to admire and show their appreciation for the SIU men's basketball team as more than 300 fans gathered in SIU Arena.The voice of the Salukis, Mike Reis, was...

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