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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...

Salukis travel south for first eight games

Salukis travel south for first eight games

By Aaron Graff • February 12, 2014

Cold weather has denied the Saluki baseball team as much practice time on the new field as they would like, however, the season must start as scheduled.The Salukis have their first games of the season...

Undefeated Shockers short circuit Salukis

By Tyler Dixon • February 12, 2014

For 37 minutes, the Salukis made it a game but the Shockers put the Missouri Valley Conference on notice Tuesday and laid claim to the longest winning streak to open a season since the Memphis Tigers went...

Aaron versus athletes: Pamela Benitez

Aaron versus athletes: Pamela Benitez

By Aaron Graff • February 12, 2014

For the first time in my life, I shaved my legs.Of course, there is a reason for a 19-year-old male to do this. I had challenged senior swimmer Pamela Benitez to a freestyle swimming race.I had heard shaving...

Womens lacrosse looks to become official club

Women’s lacrosse looks to become official club

By Tyler Davis • February 12, 2014

With more than 40 sport clubs, the Recreation Center has a lot to offer students, from quidditch to club baseball, and everything in between.Ultimate Frisbee and club basketball are staples on campus and...

SIU climbing club ascends to new altitudes

By Tyler Davis • February 12, 2014

SIU is renowned for its successful club sports; one club students may not consider was named Sport Club of the Year in 2013.The climbing club has 45 members this semester and were behind the construction...

Salukis hope to end Missouri States run

Salukis hope to end Missouri State’s run

By Aaron Graff • February 11, 2014

The Saluki women's swimming and diving team has prepared all season for this weekend.SIU will host the Missouri Valley Conference swimming and diving championships at the Edward J. Shea Natatorium in the...

Women’s tennis splits two matches during weekend

By Tyler Davis • February 10, 2014

The SIU women’s tennis team lost to Eastern Illinois University Friday, marking the first time in the teams’s history the Salukis fell to the Panthers, but recovered Saturday in its first win of the...

Losing streak still gives hope for women’s basketball

By Symone Woolridge • February 10, 2014

The Salukis hosted their annual pink-out game where the women fell short in an 80-55 loss against Drake University. Despite three consecutive losses, the Salukis have not lost hope just yet.Last time the...

Salukis build confidence with first win over SLU

By Tony McDaniel • February 10, 2014

The SIU men’s tennis team picked up its first win of the season Friday in dominant fashion over St. Louis University 6-1, while dropping only two matches.The Salukis started off the match against the...

Athletics honors All-Century basketball team

Athletics honors All-Century basketball team

By Tyler Dixon • February 10, 2014

Many former Saluki basketball stars and their families joined together Friday to honor members of the All-Century team: the best 25 players and four coaches in SIU history.Of the 29 that made the prestigious...

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