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Kayleb Wagner (25) looks back for the throw as he runs through running back drills as the Salukis prepare in an afternoon practice to take on FBS school Northern Illinois later in the week Sept. 6, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

The story of Kayleb Wagner

By Lylee Gibbs, Photo Editor January 25, 2024

Saluki football recruited more than 30 freshmen in the 2023 class, but one faces unique challenges. Kayleb Wagner, a state record-setting running back in high school, was born without a left forearm or...

Trent Brown (24) dives for the ball after getting caught up with Jahari Williamson (7) of Valparaiso Jan. 24, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis end three-game losing streak with win over Valpo

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 24, 2024

Xavier Johnson put up 25 points during the second half of SIU’s comeback against Valparaiso, winning 75-69 on Wednesday night at Banterra Center. “A great response coming in the second half,”...

Salukis take defeat after a close game with Northern Iowa

Salukis take defeat after a close game with Northern Iowa

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 21, 2024

  The Salukis played a good game against Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Saturday just falling short four near the end with the Panthers taking the win.   “I think we did enough...

Saluki Baseball rebuilds with new load of transfers

Saluki Baseball rebuilds with new load of transfers

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter January 18, 2024

If you’ve been following Saluki baseball during head coach Lance Rhodes’ tenure, you know that every year is going to bring another round of new faces.   While this may not seem any different...

Xavier Johnson (10) battles for the ball on the floor with Darius Hannah (35) of Bradley Jan. 17, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis blow 23 point lead, fall to Bradley 70-69

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter January 18, 2024

  With three seconds on the clock, Xavier Johnson’s last second jumper fell just short of the rim, and the Salukis fell just short of a win in a 70-69 loss to Bradley University.   Though...

Trent Brown (24) pushes past Drake defense to dribble the ball towards the basket Jan. 13, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis fail to avenge last year’s MVC tourney loss

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor January 14, 2024

A fierce game was played by the Salukis (12-4) and the Drake Bulldogs (13-3) on Saturday, January 13 at the Banterra Center with Drake coming out on top, 76-58. The Bulldogs’ head coach Darian DeVries...

Southern Illinois guard Xavier Johnson (10) drives to the basket for a layup over two UIC defenders Dec. 30, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis roast the Flames: Men’s basketball wins first conference contest

By Cole Daily, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2023

The second game of Southern Illinois University’s basketball double-header took place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 30. The men’s team (8-4; 0-1 MVC) hosted the University of Illinois-Chicago, who...

SeQuoia Allmond (40) yells out to a teammate as she dribbles the ball back down the court Nov. 11, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Back and forth affair results in Drake victory at Banterra

By Cole Daily, Editor-in-Chief December 30, 2023

As part of an SIU basketball doubleheader, with the men’s team playing at 7 p.m. against the University of Illinois-Chicago, the Drake University women’s basketball team would head to Carbondale for...

Trent Brown (24) looks to pass as he pushes past Damari Wheeler-Thomas (10) of North Dakota State Dec. 20, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis beat the Bison at Banterra

By Jamilah Lewis, Sports Editor December 20, 2023

Southern Illinois men’s basketball (7-6) made a big turnaround in Tuesday's game against North Dakota State (7-4) at the Banterra Center, winning by 13 points with a final score of 76-63. Point guard...

Xavier Johnson (10) goes up towards the basket for a layup against Austin Peay Dec. 12, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Austin Peay snaps Southern’s non-conference home win streak

By Joei Younker and Brandyn Wilcoxen December 13, 2023

SIU men’s basketball’s 24-game non-conference winning streak at the Banterra Center came to an end on Tuesday, after the Salukis (6-3) fell to the Austin Peay Governors (6-6) by a score of 70-68. “It’s...

Carbondale for Christmas: How SIU athletes get to celebrate the season

Carbondale for Christmas: How SIU athletes get to celebrate the season

December 6, 2023

By Dec. 16, many SIU students will be making their way back to their families’ homes, and remain there for nearly one month. SIU athletes in swim and dive, track and field and basketball will not. Athletes...

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