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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

Selim Hassan propels through the water as he swims the men’s 200m butterfly Oct. 6, 2023 at Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium in Carbondale, Illinois.

High dives and high expectations: A midseason check-in with SIU swim and dive

By Ryan Grieser, Staff Reporter November 8, 2023

Heading into the midpoint of their season, the SIU swimming and diving teams are right where they want to be. Head coach Geoff Hanson said the season is going “really well” so far. Although the...

PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Antonio James was promoted to defensive coordinator the day before training camp after a sudden resignation from D.J. Vokolek. But head coach Nick Hill was adamant in his belief that James would fit seamlessly...

Seairra Hughes (21) pulls up teammate Shemera Williams (11) after being pushed down by a Southeast Missouri State player Nov. 7, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis soar past Redhawks, start season 1-0

By Ryan Grieser, Sports Reporter November 8, 2023

Quierra Love and Shemera Williams each scored 16 as the Saluki defense propelled SIU past SEMO 85-70 in its season opener on Tuesday night at the Bantera Center. It all clicked for the Dawgs midway...

Xavier Johnson (10) dribbles the ball behind his back as he is guarded by Brandon Hill (3) of Kentucky State in the season home opener Nov. 6 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Off to the races: Salukis leave Kentucky State in the dust

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 6, 2023

Saluki men’s basketball opened its 2023-24 campaign on Monday night with an emphatic 88-57 win against the Kentucky State Thorobreds at the Banterra Center. While a win was expected against a Division...

Travis Theis (5) of South Dakota hurdles over Saluki DJ Johnson (9) in the annual Blackout Cancer game Nov. 4, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Coyote Ugly: Controversial finish plagues Salukis’ comeback effort

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Wide receiver D’Ante’ Cox made a catch with just 19 seconds left on the clock in a goal-to-go situation for his Salukis. Although he appeared at first to have landed in the end zone, the ruling on...

Shemera Williams (11) goes to steal the ball from a Greenville University player at the exhibition game Nov. 1, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

Photo Gallery: Salukis shine in exhibition game against Greenville

By Libby Phelps, Staff Photographer November 3, 2023

Saluki Women's Basketball hosted an exhibition game Wednesday night against Division III Greenville University Panthers with a final score of 94-43. Salukis open their season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 7...

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,...

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