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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

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...

Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

Saluki Athletics partners with police to provide coats for youth in Carbondale

By Carly Gist, Staff Reporter December 6, 2023

The police department is teaming with Saluki Athletics to collect coats at all basketball games this winter. The donations will benefit local children ages 10 and under who are served by the Christmas...

Bedlam at Banterra: Salukis upset Oklahoma State for second straight year

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor December 6, 2023

Perhaps the biggest game the Banterra Center has seen in the past 15 years lived up to the hype. SIU men’s basketball (6-2) ended its Tuesday night in winning fashion with a 70-68 victory over the...

Saluki football kneels together in prayer in the locker room just after hosting Missouri State for Family Weekend Sept. 30, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Midnight strikes for Saluki football; No. 4 Idaho wins in overtime to eliminate SIU

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor December 3, 2023

As Saturday became Sunday in the Midwest, Southern Illinois fans were glued to their televisions to watch Saluki football come closer to an upset than almost any other team in the second round of the FCS...

Troy DAmico (0) holds up a three from across the court after scoring for SIU Dec. 2, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Sharpshooting Salukis tie record for most threes in win over SLU

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter December 2, 2023

During their dominant 101-62 over Saint Louis University, the SIU men’s basketball team tied the program record for most three-pointers made in a game. The Salukis poured in 18 threes, and shot a...

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