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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

SIU drops three in Florida

By Tony McDaniel February 18, 2014

Despite dropping below .500 after this weekend’s set of five games, the Salukis were still able to get production from key members of the team at the University of North Florida Osprey Invitational,...

Dawgs outlast Braves

Dawgs outlast Braves

By Tyler Dixon February 18, 2014

After dropping back-to-back games against the top two teams in the Missouri Valley Conference, SIU was able to get a crucial win Tuesday and send the pinked out crowd home happy.The Salukis (11-17, 7-8)...

Saluki pitchers tally 16 strikeouts in win

By Aaron Graff February 18, 2014

The Saluki baseball team defeated Austin Peay State University Tuesday while recording the most strikeouts in one game since pitching coach P.J. Finigan recorded 17 in 2005.SIU beat the Governors 14-4...

Salukis ‘Go Pink for breast cancer

Salukis ‘Go Pink’ for breast cancer

By Tony McDaniel February 18, 2014

Sports teams worldwide are raising breast cancer awareness by wearing pink. SIU men's basketball is now a part of that group.SIU Arena traded in its usual maroon for a more festive pink Tuesday night in...

Salukis strike out Austin Peay

By Aaron Graff February 18, 2014

The Saluki baseball team defeated Austin Peay State University Tuesday while recording the most strikeouts in one game since pitching coach P.J. Finigan recorded 17 in 2005.SIU defeated the Governors 14-4...

Hilltoppers top Salukis twice in three games

By Aaron Graff February 17, 2014

After winning the season opener Saturday, the Saluki baseball team lost the next two games of its three-game series during the weekend.SIU (1-2) traveled to Western Kentucky University (2-1) for a three-game...

Men’s golf places third in season opener

By Tyler Davis February 17, 2014

With a finish of third out of 15, the SIU men’s golf team started the 2014 campaign on a high note considering the team was practicing indoors for most of the off-season.The finish may come as a surprise...

Freshman tennis player Jeremy Dixon competes in his first career match against Chicago State University Saturday at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale. Dixon lost his first career match to Rashley Yeremia Saturday 6-1, 3-6, 119. SIU will face off against Eastern Illinois State University Saturday in Carbondale.ROBERT OLSON • FOR THE DAILY EGYPTIAN

Men’s tennis sweeps weekend at home

By Tony McDaniel February 17, 2014

The men's tennis team began the weekend with slight momentum, but will have plenty to build off of before their next match.The Salukis started their first home stand of the year Friday against Austin Peay...

Womens tennis wins third straight

Women’s tennis wins third straight

By Tyler Davis February 17, 2014

Despite the three losses the SIU women's tennis team began the season with, they capped off a successful weekend Sunday with a win over Murray State University, pushing their winning streak to three games.The...

Saluki women kept swimming until end

Saluki women kept swimming until end

By Aaron Graff February 16, 2014

Saluki women's swimming and diving finished the season with some hardware, but not the Missouri Valley Conference Championship the team wanted.SIU hosted the MVC Swimming and Diving Women's Championships...

Aaron vs. Athletes: Pamela Benitez

By Aaron Graff February 14, 2014

Sports reporter Aaron Graff takes on senior swimmer Pamela Benitez during the first segment of Aaron vs. Athletes.

Kid in a candy store

By Tyler Dixon February 13, 2014

I had one of the best experiences of my life last Friday.The men’s basketball All-Century Team was honored in a banquet, which featured the best 25 players and four coaches in Saluki basketball history.It...

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