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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...

Saluki Weekend Wrap Up: Baseball

By Aaron Graff • March 3, 2014

The Saluki baseball team has won six of its last seven games.SIU was on a four-game winning streak before hosting Northern Illinois University in a three-game series. NIU won Friday’s game 1-0 to end...

Slacklining, triathlon attract athletes to Rec

Slacklining, triathlon attract athletes to Rec

By Tyler Davis • March 3, 2014

Whether swimming, biking or running, Recreation Center attendees were able to test the waters with a plethora of events during the weekend.Friday night featured "Slack Off at the Rec," a free event presented...

Women upset stagnent shockers

Women upset stagnent shockers

By Symone Woolridge • March 3, 2014

Saturday the Salukis shocked the world after breaking their eight game losing streak and battling through a 64-59 win over the Wichita State University Shockers.The Shockers are ranked first in the Missouri...

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...

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...

Panthers get revenge on Dawgs

Panthers get revenge on Dawgs

By Tyler Dixon • February 26, 2014

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

Lefty Lozano launches into record books

Lefty Lozano launches into record books

By Symone Woolridge • February 26, 2014

"Knock Knock." "Who's there?" "Second place." "Second place who?"For junior thrower Sophia Lozano, it was second place no more after a teammate riled her with the humorous yet encouraging joke.Lozano,...

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