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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

Globetrotters dance into Carbondale

By Tyler Dixon January 9, 2014

Fans of all ages made SIU Arena home Thursday evening to watch the Harlem Globetrotters take on the World All-Stars.The Globetrotters were able to showcase their basketball abilites as well as their...

Saluki womens basketball give effort despite player shortages

Saluki womens basketball give effort despite player shortages

By Symone Woolridge January 7, 2014

As an athlete's body begins to wear down from long practices, players are forced to sit out to avoid further injury.The SIU women's basketball team has been at a slight disadvantage as a result of players'...

Salukis bigger stars off court than on

Salukis bigger stars off court than on

By Tyler Dixon January 7, 2014

For the second time in less than a month, the SIU men's basketball team found itself in the national spotlight and it had nothing to do with play on the court.The infamous rant after the Murray State University...

Track and field attempts to hit the ground running

By Aaron Graff January 7, 2014

The Salukis will host their first scored meet of 2014 this Friday and Saturday with one thrower already setting his sights on a national bid.Sophomore Josh Freeman said at the end of every track season...

Salukis fall to nationally ranked Wichita State

Salukis fall to nationally ranked Wichita State

By Tyler Dixon January 2, 2014

The Shockers played as advertised in tonight's 82-67 win over the Salukis and despite having three players in double figures, SIU couldn't dig its way out in the second-half.Wichita State University (14-0)...

Women’s basketball win MVC opener in double overtime

By Tyler Dixon January 2, 2014

Along with scoring 100 points for the first time since 1983, the Salukis had three players in double figures in a tight conference opener.SIU (3-9) started Missouri Valley Conference play right with a...

Salukis drop final non-conference game

By Tyler Dixon December 30, 2013

SIU did not face a double-digit deficit all night but the Eagles soared a little higher to capture the win.The Salukis (2-9) were able to stay in the game behind solid post play, while Morehead State...

Defensive coordinator leaves for North Dakota

By Tyler Dixon December 24, 2013

Saluki football’s Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert has been named the new head football coach at University of North Dakota.Schweigert was the defensive coordinator at SIU from 2008 to 2013 and has been the...

Hinson responds to viral press conference

Hinson responds to viral press conference

By Tyler Dixon December 18, 2013

Coach Barry Hinson defended his post game comments after Tuesday’s loss to Murray State in a press conference at SIU Arena Wednesday.Hinson said he regrets singling out one player but he stands behind...

Racers run laps around Salukis, Hinson goes off

By Tyler Dixon December 18, 2013

Coach Barry Hinson’s press conference was the top story after his team’s loss to Murray State Tuesday.Hinson went from one end of the spectrum to the other in his post game press conference, as he...

We stand behind Hinson

By Kayli Plotner December 18, 2013

Editor's note:After Coach Barry Hinson's post-game press conference went viral early Wednesday, we as members of the SIU student body, felt the need to express our support for Coach Hinson and his dedication...

Salukis chase down Panthers

By Symone Woolridge December 16, 2013

Wins have been hard to come by in Coach Cindy Steins first season but behind a strong shooting performance and a dominating presence in the post, the Salukis picked up a 66-60 win.SIU (2-6) had its first...

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