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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...

Jovan Stulic (33) stands on the scorers table facing the crowd after the Salukis beat the Cowboys Dec. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

[Photo Gallery] Not their first rodeo: SIU beats OSU back-to-back years

December 7, 2023

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...

SIU football sings the school fight song with fans in the stands moments after the Salukis beat the Missouri State Bears 33-20 Sept. 30, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Saluki football will take on No. 4 Idaho with the world watching

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor • December 2, 2023

In the past three seasons, national seeds are 18-2 in the second round of the FCS playoffs. That includes two matchups where Southern Illinois had its seasons end at the hands of highly-ranked Missouri...

Racing ahead: SIU track and field prepares to open season in Saluki Fast Start meet

Racing ahead: SIU track and field prepares to open season in Saluki Fast Start meet

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter • November 29, 2023

The SIU track and field teams will open their season in the Saluki Fast Start meet on Dec. 2. A lot of work has had to be done to get to be ready to get off to a fast start though. While the Salukis...

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter • November 29, 2023

On Nov. 21, Bill Story turned 72 years old. He played football for the Salukis from 1970-74 and later played professionally for the Kansas City Chiefs. He is also a diabetic, and both of his legs are amputated...

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