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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

Saluki Weekend Wrap Up: Mens Basketball

Saluki Weekend Wrap Up: Men’s Basketball

By Tyler Dixon March 3, 2014

The Salukis delivered on Senior Day and claimed the sixth seed in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in front of a sold-out crowd at SIU Arena.SIU (13-19, 9-9) played Saturday in front of a full...

Track finishes third in MVC

By Symone Woolridge March 3, 2014

After competing for two days in Cedar Falls, Iowa for the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Championships, the men and women finished behind Indiana State University and Wichita State University.Following...

Dawgs leap into quarterfinals

By Kayli Plotner March 1, 2014

The Salukis were able to deliver on senior day and claim the sixth seed in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament in front of a sold out crowd at SIU Arena.For the first time since March 1, 2008, SIU...

The Wizard pushed for a national holiday

By Tyler Dixon February 28, 2014

Check out the Prezi above before or after reading the article for more fun facts about Opening Day.Baseball is as American as apple pie, but it’s still unclear if it deserves its own national holiday.St....

First half blast turns to upset

By Symone Woolridge February 28, 2014

The Salukis played their most competitive half of the season but couldn’t make it last as they came up short to the Missouri State University Bears Thursday 91-72.SIU began the game hot and led nearly...

Gold medalist shows weight is no obstacle

Gold medalist shows weight is no obstacle

By Aaron Graff February 27, 2014

My ability to throw a baseball is equivalent to Josh Freeman's ability to throw a 16-pound shot put.I challenged Freeman to a best of three throws shot put competition. In high school, Freeman was a two-time...

Panthers get revenge on Dawgs

By Kayli Plotner February 26, 2014

In the eighth straight loss at the McLeod Center, the Salukis tried to clinch the seventh seed in the Missouri Valley Conference standings but the Panthers had other plans.SIU (12-18, 8-9) stole a win...

SIU baseball holds UT Martin to two hits

By Aaron Graff February 26, 2014

cody dailyThe Salukis battled the University of Tennessee-Martin in a game that featured nine total pitchers and 17 walks combined.SIU beat the Skyhawks 6-2 to extend their winning streak to four games.SIU...

Stadium not ready for home opener

By Aaron Graff February 26, 2014

Athletes and fans anticipating home games at the new Itchy Jones Stadium will have to wait two more weeks.The Saluki baseball team will host Northern Illinois University this weekend, but games will take...

Saluki women warm up for season in Alabama

Saluki women warm up for season in Alabama

By Tony McDaniel February 26, 2014

Saluki golf traveled to the Deep South for its first swings in warm weather this season.SIU women's golf kicked off the 2014 season in the University of South Alabama Invitational at the Azalea City Country...

Construction workers need extra innings

By Aaron Graff February 26, 2014

Athletes and fans anticipating home games at the new Itchy Jones Stadium will have to wait another two weeks.The Saluki baseball team will host Northern Illinois University this weekend, but at Rent One...

Saluki football builds strength with local talent

By Tony McDaniel February 26, 2014

SIU did not have to travel far to find players it would need to boost its 2014 offense.On signing day, SIU gained 18 freshmen for the 101st season of Saluki football. Of the 18, four will have the convenience...

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