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Saluki basketball players work on drills in preparation for the upcoming season Oct. 4, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

A rebuild year is ahead for Saluki men’s basketball 

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The roar of the Dawg Pound and the swish of the ball hitting the back of the net are two sounds that bring Saluki fans to their feet each November when basketball season returns to the Banterra Center. After...

Jaidynn Mason (22) carries the ball as the Salukis prepare for the upcoming season Oct. 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

“Defense, defense, defense, defense” the key to SIU women’s basketball

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

As Saluki women’s basketball head coach Kelly Bond-White enters her second year on the job, she and her team are hanging their hats on one thing: defense. “That’s what we’re looking forward...

Dune Smith (8) jumps to high five Mark Davis Jr. (17) after taking down South Dakota State on defense Oct. 21, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Southern shuts out Western in biggest Saluki win since 2010

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 28, 2023

Saluki football had no troubles bouncing back from a close loss last week, as it dominated Western Illinois (0-8, 0-5 in MVFC) on the road with a 63-0 shutout win. Southern Illinois improved to a record...

Volleyball looks to correct mistakes to return to winning form

Volleyball looks to correct mistakes to return to winning form

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter October 26, 2023

After jumping out to a scorching 12-4 start to its season, SIU volleyball has now dropped six matches in a row. Although their midseason slide could be attributed to facing several teams ahead of them...

Dune Smith (8) leads the Salukis on to the field at the start of the game for the homecoming matchup against South Dakota State Oct. 21, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis fold to Jacks; Southern falls 17-10 in Homecoming game

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 21, 2023

As Saluki Stadium welcomed nearly 12,000 fans for Homecoming weekend, the Saluki football team fell short of a comeback effort against the No. 1 South Dakota State Jackrabbits. SIU lost 17-10, and dropped...

Homecoming football historically lives up to the hype

Homecoming football historically lives up to the hype

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter October 21, 2023

Homecoming, and the traditions that come with it, all center around one event: the football game. Over the last 20 years, the Salukis have put on entertaining shows for fans, playing in several thrillers,...

Nic Baker warms up during the first half against the Murray State Racers Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky. Baker broke the school record for career passing yards on the second Saluki drive of the game.

Record-Baker: Saluki quarterback’s journey from backup to all-time leader

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter October 20, 2023

Senior quarterback Nic Baker continued his historic season on Saturday against the Murray State Racers by setting the Saluki record for career passing yards, with 8,004 and counting. Baker surpassed...

Saluki 2023 Hall of Fame class features five legendary members and a historic football team

Saluki 2023 Hall of Fame class features five legendary members and a historic football team

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

This year’s Hall of Fame class for Saluki Athletics features five athletes with careers spanning from five decades ago to as recently as seven years ago. Dewey Robinson, John Marks, Brian Boemer, Dyana...

SIU vs. SDSU: Can the Salukis repeat their once-in-a-lifetime upset?

SIU vs. SDSU: Can the Salukis repeat their once-in-a-lifetime upset?

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sport's Editor October 19, 2023

The Southern Illinois football team will return to Saluki Stadium on Saturday for its first home game in three weeks. Appropriately, the “Homecoming” game will give SIU fans a chance to see their No....

Nic Baker (8) looks to throw down the field as he is approached by CJ Barnes (3) Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky. Baker claimed the school record for all time passing yards in the second drive of the game.

Baker breaks record as Salukis rush past Racers

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 14, 2023

Saluki quarterback Nic Baker became the all-time leader in passing yards on Saturday, as his team bounced back with a 27-6 victory over the Murray State Racers (2-4, 1-2 in MVC), and improved to 5-1, 2-1...

Chris Presto and Amir Dwight high five after completing a day of volunteer work at the 150th anniversary celebration of Rendleman Orchard June 28, 2023 at Rendleman Orchard in Alto Pass, Illinois.

SIU student athletes connect with community by giving back

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter October 10, 2023

As hectic of a schedule that a student athlete has, they are continually advised to volunteer in the community they play for and represent. “We are really trying to make a push to have our student...

A Saluki helmet lays discarded on the sideline during the third quarter of the War for the Wheel game against Southeast Missouri State Sept. 16, 2023 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Unbeaten No More: No. 5 Salukis fall to Youngstown State

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor October 8, 2023

On what had the potential to be a record-setting weekend, the Southern Illinois Salukis (4-1, 1-1 in MVC) suffered one of their worst performances in recent memory, nearly getting shut out by the Youngstown...

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