Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

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

Salukis bring in four transfers

By Tyler Dixon January 15, 2014

After a disappointing season, the Saluki football team has been hiring new staff as well as bringing in four transfers to help right the ship.SIU added depth on both sides of the football.The team added...

Salukis play clean with ‘Dirty Dyana

Salukis play clean with ‘Dirty Dyana’

By Symone Woolridge January 15, 2014

As the women's basketball team sprints down court before a play is called, and are appointed to their position, "Dirty?" a Saluki teammate yells.While the opposing team looks around in confusion, one Saluki...

Salukis outlast Panthers in final seconds

Salukis outlast Panthers in final seconds

By Tyler Dixon January 14, 2014

The Salukis pulled together a strong start and an even better finish to earn their first home win of the season.The University of Northern Iowa (9-8, 3-2) came into SIU Arena third in the Missouri Valley...

Senior captains on and off course

By Tyler Davis January 14, 2014

All-American, captain, competitor, and leader. These words have been used to describe senior golfer Caleb Harms.Two years removed from being named a Junior College All-American while at Southeast Community...

A new low for pro baseball

By Seth Richardson January 14, 2014

Congratulations Major League Baseball, you have a brand new reason to be ashamed of yourself.Alex Rodriguez, three-time Most Valuable Player and all-around juggernaut of the game, has been suspended for...

Playing time must be earned, quickly

Playing time must be earned, quickly

By Tyler Dixon January 13, 2014

For the first time since December, it was a relatively quiet week away from the court for the SIU men's basketball team.The Salukis were able to beat conference newcomer Loyola University on the road Wednesday,...

Hill named QB coach, Oboyle promoted

Hill named QB coach, Oboyle promoted

By Kayli Plotner January 13, 2014

Former Saluki Nick Hill is the next quarterback coach for SIU. Hill played for SIU from 2005-2007 and was formerly the head coach at Carbondale Community High School.While at SIU Hill was named to the Gateway...

High school wrestlers converge on Carbondale

High school wrestlers converge on Carbondale

By Tony McDaniel January 13, 2014

Eighteen high schools from around Illinois came to Carbondale High School Saturday for the 53rd annual Murdale Wrestling Invitational.The tournament featured nearly 200 wrestlers in 14 weight classes ranging...

Salukis dominate first home meet of 2014

Salukis dominate first home meet of 2014

By Aaron Graff January 12, 2014

The men's and women's track and field teams started the 2014 season with a bang, but some event winners were not ecstatic about their individual performances.Coach Connie Price-Smith was pleased overall...

Purple Aces stack the deck against Salukis

Purple Aces stack the deck against Salukis

By Tyler Dixon January 12, 2014

The top two scorers in the Missouri Valley Conference entered SIU Arena Saturday, but only one was able to propel his team to victory.Evansville University (8-9, 1-3 MVC) won its first five games of the...

Iowa weekend drops SIU 1-3 in MVC

By Symone Woolridge January 12, 2014

After spending the weekend in Iowa and playing back-to-back games, the Salukis left the Hawkeye State without a win.The women’s team started its trip Wednesday afternoon before preparing themselves for...

Saluki point guard out 4 to 6 weeks

Saluki point guard out 4 to 6 weeks

By Tyler Dixon January 10, 2014

SIU men's basketball has suffered a blow, as they will lose starting guard Marcus Fillyaw for 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in his left hand.According to Salukis Athletics, Fillyaw injured his hand in the...

Load More Stories