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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Salukis fall in tournament opener

Salukis fall in tournament opener

By Tyler Dixon November 25, 2013

The Salukis failed to overcome turnovers and the Bonnies went on multiple runs to hand SIU its fourth loss of the season, 83-71.St. Bonaventure University (4- 1) had a size advantage over the Salukis (1-4),...

Despite conference wins, Salukis shut out of FCS playoffs

Despite conference wins, Salukis shut out of FCS playoffs

By Terrance Peacock November 25, 2013

 After a 31-9 drubbing of Indiana State University Saturday afternoon, the SIU football team had hopes to qualify for the Football Championship Series playoffs come selection time.That case fell by the...

Perseverance a key factor in times of adversity

By Tyler Dixon November 25, 2013

Four games into the season, the SIU men’s basketball team have already had key injuries and continue to struggle with free throw and 3-point shooting.However, if the team can come together, they can...

Salukis clinch three seed in MVC Tourney

Salukis clinch three seed in MVC Tourney

By Tyler Dixon November 25, 2013

 After winning two matches this past weekend, the Salukis were able to grab the third seed in the upcoming conference tournament.SIU welcomed Illinois State University Friday for "Spike Out Hunger" night,...

SIU takes second consecutive road loss

SIU takes second consecutive road loss

By Symone Woolridge November 22, 2013

In their second trip away from home, the women of Saluki basketball weren't able to make crucial shots, resulting in their largest point-loss of the season.Matched against a strong team with a 4-1 record,...

Salukis rack up points for success at home

Salukis rack up points for success at home

By Tyler Dixon November 22, 2013

The men's basketball team grabbed its first win of the season last night 96-74, with three Salukis scoring at least 20 points.Despite the win, most of the post-game discussion was about the amount of fouls....

Brothers fulfill Saluki dream

Brothers fulfill Saluki dream

By Tyler Dixon November 21, 2013

About 55 miles from the steps of SIU Arena sits Woodlawn, a town of about 700 people with a rich basketball tradition and the lifelong home of the Verhines brothers.Bronson and Dawson Verhines are enjoying...

Foster returns to Saluki softball

Foster returns to Saluki softball

By Symone Woolridge November 21, 2013

As a former SIU coach who has coached multiple schools and spent a countless amount of time on the field, Buddy Foster is being welcomed back to SIU as assistant coach.From 1999-2005 Foster stood alongside...

Salukis separate for more individual swims

By Aaron Graff November 21, 2013

The Saluki swimming and diving team will split in half this weekend to compete in the Missouri Invite in Colombia, Mo. and the Phoenix invite in Chicago.Saluki swimmers had to qualify to go to the Missouri...

James finds perfect fit with Salukis

James finds perfect fit with Salukis

By Aaron Graff November 20, 2013

 According to swim Coach Rick Walker, freshman Sarah James has a chance at putting her name in the Saluki record books by the end of her college tenure.James chose SIU because of the family environment...

Salukis still have work to do in Terre Haute

Salukis still have work to do in Terre Haute

By Terrance Peacock November 20, 2013

 Saturday may be the last game of the regular season, and at this point, the Salukis are on the outside looking in in terms of making the playoffs, but that does not mean the team has nothing to play...

Comeback bid falls short for SIU

Comeback bid falls short for SIU

By Tyler Dixon November 20, 2013

 Austin Peay State University hosted a block party Tuesday night and the Salukis were not invited.The Governors finished the game with 13 blocks and the most important block came on the final play, as...

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