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Hand injury will not hinder sophomore guard

Hand injury will not hinder sophomore guard

By Tyler Dixon February 5, 2014

A ‘floor general' has the ability to control a basketball game from the court, but sophomore guard Marcus Fillyaw has been that person from the bench the past three weeks.Fillyaw broke a bone in his...

Club lacrosse team looks to make big-time comeback

By Tyler Davis February 5, 2014

Just a year ago, the SIU club lacrosse team was searching for players to participate, teams to play and had old, worn out pennies for team jerseys.Now the club fields an impressive 26 players, joined one...

Two Salukis share bond through golf

By Tony McDaniel February 4, 2014

Two Salukis — father and daughter — spend most of their days on SIU’s campus, but spend their time completing entirely separate tasks.Phil Gatton, of Carbondale, is the Director of Plant and Service...

Swimmer brings creative mind to team

Swimmer brings creative mind to team

By Aaron Graff February 4, 2014

A Saluki swimmer contributed a fun video, which could help recruitment in the future.Junior swimmer Andrew Spencer made a music video of the team's trip to Puerto Rico during winter break, and it already...

Salukis take third straight MVC win

By Tyler Dixon February 4, 2014

For the first time this season, the SIU men’s basketball team has strung together enough wins to be able to say they have a winning streak.After an overtime win over Loyola University Saturday, SIU (9-15,...

Martial arts empower students

Martial arts empower students

By Tyler Davis February 4, 2014

Discipline, strength and confidence are some of the traits taught to students participating in the four different martial arts clubs at the Student Recreation Center.Aikido, kali escrima, kendo and shinkendo...

Saluki tennis drops two close matches

Saluki tennis drops two close matches

By Tony McDaniel February 3, 2014

The SIU men's tennis team continued the 2014 season Friday and Saturday in Rockford, losing both matches to fall to 0-4.The Salukis lost their third and fourth matches of the season to Northern Illinois...

Welch represents the Salukis in MVC poll

Welch represents the Salukis in MVC poll

By Aaron Graff February 3, 2014

Senior shortstop Jake Welch received an extra 22nd birthday present after being named to the Missouri Valley Conference preseason baseball team.SIU was picked to finish fifth out of eight teams for the...

From left to right: Brittany Riley, Mark Gagliano, Jerry Kill, Mickey Maule and Joe Schley were inducted into the Saluki Hall of Fame on Jan. 31, 2014, at SIU Arena. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

Saluki Hall of Fame adds six members

By Tyler Dixon February 2, 2014

More than 260 people have been inducted in the Saluki Hall of Fame since 1978, but Friday evening, five athletes and one coach were added to the prestigious group.A committee of unidentified members chose...

Seniors recall time lapse before final laps

Seniors recall time lapse before final laps

By Aaron Graff February 2, 2014

The senior swimmers and divers were honored Saturday before jumping in the pool for their last regular season meet against the University of Evansville Purple Aces.Prior to the meet, 16 seniors received...

Women’s tennis has a sluggish start to season

By Tyler Davis February 2, 2014

The SIU women’s tennis team opened its season Saturday at the University of Arkansas and went winless against two nationally ranked teams.No. 49 Arkansas defeated SIU 7-0 and No. 63 University of North...

Dawgs win

Dawgs win

By Alex Merchant February 2, 2014

Sophomore guard Anthony Beane drives to the net Saturday during the Salukis' 81-76 victory over Loyola University Chicago at SIU Arena. Beane finished with a career-high 27 points in the overtime win.SARAH...

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