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Dawgs dominate Drake to turn season around

By Tony McDaniel March 23, 2014

SIU scored 20 runs in three games at Charlotte West Stadium to begin to turn their season around.The Salukis came into the three-game series with a 10-12 record while Drake entered the weekend underachieving...

Women’s tennis opens conference play Wednesday

By Tyler Davis March 23, 2014

Wichita State dominates the Missouri Valley Conference in high profile sports such as basketball and baseball, but the Shockers’ success spans nearly all athletics, including tennis.SIU women’s tennis...

Salukis steal series from Purdue

Salukis steal series from Purdue

By Aaron Graff March 23, 2014

Senior shortstop Jake Welch became the first Saluki to hit a home run at Itchy Jones Stadium on Sunday.The Salukis (13-9) hosted Purdue University (3-16) to a weekend series. SIU lost Friday 3-2, but won...

Saluki bounces back after rough transition

Saluki bounces back after rough transition

By Tony McDaniel March 20, 2014

One Saluki tennis player's season is making a turn for the better.Freshman Filip Aleksic started his career with the Salukis, going just 1-12 in his first 13 matches. But since Feb. 1 Aleksic has turned...

The most wonderful time of the year

By Tyler Dixon March 20, 2014

As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, three NCAA Tournament games were complete. All three games were upsets.Thursday through Sunday is the most exciting time of the year for me. It’s constant basketball and every...

Senior Saluki fights through tennis injuries

By Tyler Davis March 19, 2014

A fast-paced sport like tennis is strenuous on the legs and knees, and one women’s tennis player has persevered despite serious injuries to her lower body.Korey Love, a senior from Daytona Beach, Fla....

At least my granny can shot fake

At least my granny can shot fake

By Aaron Graff March 19, 2014

There is only one shot I have been able to master in the game of basketball: the granny shot.Senior guard Desmar Jackson was a second-team All-Missouri Valley Conference basketball player this year. He...

Streaky Salukis win in walk-off fashion

Streaky Salukis win in walk-off fashion

By Aaron Graff March 18, 2014

When the new lights turned on for the first time at Itchy Jones Stadium, they sparked the Saluki bats as they earn their third win in a row.SIU (11-8) hosted Eastern Illinois University (4-16) for only...

Nation’s top shot putter chooses SIU

By Symone Woolridge March 18, 2014

The Saluki track and field team has signed the number one shot putter in the country for its 2014-2015 season.Three-time state champion Raven Saunders is one of SIU’s highest recruits.  The high school...

Saluki tennis’ biggest fans are themselves

By Tony McDaniel March 18, 2014

When looking for the biggest supporters of tennis at SIU, look no further than the players themselves.Tennis matches at SIU do not draw the amount of fans basketball and football does, which results in...

Dawgs duo dates back to childhood

By Tony McDaniel March 17, 2014

Two teammates on the SIU softball team have each been Salukis for two years, but their days of playing together go back much further than Charlotte West Stadium.Junior pitcher Alyssa Wunderlich and sophomore...

Women’s tennis offers to play with students

By Tyler Davis March 17, 2014

It is not every day that an average Carbondale business owner or SIU freshman gets the opportunity to play doubles tennis with Division I players.The women’s tennis team is hosting a fundraising tournament,...

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