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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

SIU sticks with coach despite NCAA sanctions

SIU sticks with coach despite NCAA sanctions

By Terrance Peacock November 6, 2013

The National Collegiate Athletics Association released a 29-page public infractions report today sanctioning Chadron State College for a case involving rule violations against former head coach Bill O’Boyle...

Saluki throwers lift heavy for high ranks

Saluki throwers lift heavy for high ranks

By Symone Woolridge November 6, 2013

In preparation for competition in December, the track and field throwers have been facing intense weight training during the off-season.Coach John Smith has been pushing his throwers to become even stronger...

SIU struggles at charity stripe in loss

SIU struggles at charity stripe in loss

By Symone Woolridge November 5, 2013

 The Saluki women's basketball team scuffled through a tough fight Saturday afternoon against Lindenwood University, a Division II school from Missouri.The SIU women were outscored in the first half 33-23...

Salukis prove to be conference contenders

By Aaron Graff November 5, 2013

 Coach Rick Walker said he could not remember the last time the Salukis beat the Bears in their pool, but the most important thing he saw out of both the men and women’s teams this weekend was the amount...

New season equals clean slate for Salukis

New season equals clean slate for Salukis

By Tyler Dixon November 5, 2013

 It is no surprise the Shockers from Wichita State University were picked to win the Missouri Valley Conference, but the Salukis have some bones to pick being selected to finish eighth.Plenty of teams...

Volleyball upsets Shockers in five sets at Davies

Volleyball upsets Shockers in five sets at Davies

By Tyler Dixon November 4, 2013

The women's volleyball team started the weekend with a tough loss, but ended it with a win over conference and national power, the Wichita State University Shockers.SIU welcomed Missouri State University...

Salukis sink Tritons in exhibition game

Salukis sink Tritons in exhibition game

By Tyler Dixon November 4, 2013

Two players combined for 50 points, but 3-point shooting was still an issue in the first exhibition game of the Salukis' season.Fans got their first look at a revamped roster that featured only five players...

SIU makes history after taking home two MVC championships

By Symone Woolridge November 4, 2013

After long practices and intense workouts, the Saluki cross-country teams have shown that hard work pays off.Both men and women of the SIU cross-country teams were declared Missouri Valley Conference Champions...

Salukis leave crick in Leathernecks

By Terrance Peacock November 4, 2013

The SIU football team won its third straight conference road game to stay in the playoff hunt, thanks to a breakout performance by redshirt quarterback Ryan West.West finished with 147 passing yards, two...

Sambursky remains humble after great achievements

Sambursky remains humble after great achievements

By Symone Woolridge October 31, 2013

Alumnus Joel Sambursky has gone from football field to boardroom during his time in Carbondale.Sambursky, 31, is a big name in SIU football, holding the school record in most passing yards and most rushing...

O-line thrives despite injuries

By Terrance Peacock October 31, 2013

An offensive line’s job is not to be in the spotlight.A great offensive lineman steps his size 13 cleats into the trenches and has two jobs to do — keep his quarterback on his feet and open up running...

Media day kicks off MVC basketball

Media day kicks off MVC basketball

By Tyler Dixon October 31, 2013

Missouri Valley Conference media day is the unofficial start to the basketball season, and all eyes are on the Wichita State Shockers, who made a trip to last season’s final four in Atlanta.There are...

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