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

Laniah Randle moves toward SIU’s basket Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Missouri State crushes Saluki women for eighth loss in nine games

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

The SIU women’s basketball team (8-18, 3-13) dropped another conference game, falling to the Missouri State Bears (18-7, 12-4) on the road 77-42. Laniah Randle scored half of Southern’s points,...

RJ McGee (23), Jovan Stulic (33) and Trey Miller (25) huddle together during a timeout Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Column: It’s not that deep

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Managing Editor February 22, 2024

Wednesday night against Murray State was Southern’s biggest test of its depth. Not only was the ever-reliable Clarence Rupert out with an illness, but the nation’s second-leading scorer Xavier Johnson...

Jarrett Hensley (32) claps in celebration as the clock runs out to give SIU the win over Murray State Feb. 21, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Horsin’ Around: Salukis beat the Racers in a photo finish

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

Jarrett Hensley and Kennard Davis Jr. played heroes on Wednesday night, as both had key blocks in the final minute of a 72-68 victory for Southern Illinois (18-10, 10-7) over Murray State (11-17, 8-9)...

Randle’s 36 leads Southern past Indiana State to snap losing streak

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 18, 2024

SIU women’s basketball (8-16, 3-11) secured an 80-70 win on Saturday afternoon at Indiana State (8-16, 4-10), as Laniah Randle set a career-high with 36 points, just two days after her previous high...

Clarence Rupert (4) waves the SIU flag in a crowd of Saluki players and fans as the Salukis take down No. 23 Indiana State at home Feb. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis cut down No. 23 Sycamores for first ranked win since 2013

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 18, 2024

SIU men’s basketball (17-10, 9-7) pulled off one of the best upsets in years on Saturday night, taking down No. 23 Indiana State (22-5, 13-3) at a packed Banterra Center for the team’s first ranked...

Salukis lose a tough game to the Bruins 82-68

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 14, 2024

The Salukis couldn’t keep their winning moment from the last game against the Redbirds and take a tough loss against the Belmont Bruins tonight at the Curb Event Center. The first half was promising...

Slugging Salukis look to combine pitching depth with top-tier offense

Slugging Salukis look to combine pitching depth with top-tier offense

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter February 14, 2024

While some people would be concerned by the lack of veterans on SIU’s baseball team, don’t count Lance Rhodes among them. Rhodes, who is entering his fifth season as the head coach at SIU and recently...

Pitcher Maddia Groff (left), pitching coach Katie Griffith (center), and catcher Rylinn Groff (right) pose with the game ball from Maddia Groffs perfect game Feb. 9, 2024 at Bobcat Softball Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. Photo provided by Saluki Athletics.

Perfect Game: Groff twins’ debut marks milestone for SIU softball

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor February 12, 2024

Freshman Maddia Groff said her nerves calmed after her first inning of work. She was making her debut for Saluki softball on opening day against a team just a 20-minute drive away from where she grew up....

Saluki guard Xavier Johnson (10) handles the ball while guarded by former Saluki and current Redbird Dalton Banks (3) during their teams matchup Feb. 10, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis stop Redbird rally, win 69-66 in Blackout Cancer Game

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor February 11, 2024

At the tail end of what would end up a 14-0 run, an Illinois State Redbird missed a potential game-tying three with just seconds to spare, as the SIU Salukis (16-9, 8-6) escaped with a win. The...

Pitcher Maddia Groff (left) and catcher Rylinn Groff (right) pose with the game ball from Maddias perfect game in their collegiate debut Feb. 9, 2024 at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, Texas. Photo provided by Saluki Athletics.

Groff twins make history with perfect Friday

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Student Managing Editor February 10, 2024

Editor's Note: This story has been updated with expanded coverage, including reactions from Maddia Groff, Rylinn Groff, and head coach Jen Sewell, as seen in the Feb. 14 edition of the Daily Egyptian. Any...

Rylie Hamilton (1) and Jackie Lis (00) share a handshake after they score the first two outs of the inning back to back against the Beacons of Valparaiso Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki softball ready to prove itself “one game at a time”

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter February 10, 2024

Batter up! The Southern Illinois University softball team will officially kick off its season at the Texas State tournament on Friday, Feb. 9 in San Marcos.  Salukis will go head to head against the...

Laniah Randle (4) looks to shoot the ball Oct. 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Murray State uses early lead to take down Southern Illinois

By Joei Younker, News Editor February 10, 2024

The Dawgs were off to a slow start in Banterra this evening when the Racers took a 14-0 lead in the beginning of the first quarter.    Freshman Maddy Saracco put the Dawgs on the board with 5:28...

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