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Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Adam Warfel, Sports Editor

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SIU outfielder J.T. Weber poses for a photo on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium at SIU. Weber tied a Salukis' baseball record driving in eight RBIs in a single game, the 8th time for an SIU player to do in the program's history. Weber went 3 for 5, homering twice, including a grand-slam.

From the ‘Sandlot’ of Metropolis to the lights of Itchy Jones: JT Weber reflects on journey to SIU

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2021
Trey McDaniel (30) pitches the ball in a game against Missouri State University on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale Ill. The Salukis took the game after sweeping the sixth inning of the game.

Pitching secures SIU first sweep over Missouri State since 2016

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2021
Freshman goalkeeper Maddy Alaluf catches the ball during their first practice on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Maddy Alaluf looks to see Saluki soccer improve heading into the fall

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
May 1, 2021
Mike Hansell (21) catches the ball allowing one run over Murray State on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Itchy Zones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Two late game home runs lifts Southern over Murray State

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2021
Southern Illinois senior infielder Drew Curtis (19) gets congratulated by his teamates after hitting a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Salukis drop three out of four to Valpo

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2021
Devin Pringle runs in the men’s 200-meter race on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the SIU Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Five Salukis take top spots in Clark Wood Invitational

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2021
Southern Illinois freshman infielder Grey Epps (5) raises his glove after a play at third base, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Bradley cools off SIU offense to claim three out of four

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2021
Matisen Ingle winds up during hammer throw on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the SIU Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Several Salukis claim personal bests as SIU wins 17 events in Black and Gold Invitational

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2021
Junior, Frankie Thomas, of Chesterfield, Mo., practices his driving at the SIU Men’s Golf practice at Hickory Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Men’s golf finishes in 12 in final tournament before MVC Championship

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2021
Saluki players Phillip Archer (44) Brad Hudson (4) and Tony Rask (18) congratulate Cody Cleveland (29) after hitting a home run in the second inning during the game against Bellmore on April 10, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis finish up nonconference play with four-straight wins

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2021
SIU pitcher, Brad Harrison, poses for a portrait in the bleachers at Itchy Jones Stadium on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at SIU. Coming back after injuring his arm, the left-handed pitcher has been a steady arm in the Salukis' rotation. This season, Harrison threw seven innings where he struck out nine batters and two hits during a game against Marshall.

From pain to progress: Brad Harrison’s 2021 redemption season

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2021
Tristan Peters (6) hits the ball in a game against Austin Peay State University Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at SIU.

Behind 7 RBIs from Archer, Salukis power past Austin Peay

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2021
Saluki QB Stone Labanowitz braces for the impact as he’s brought down by Panthers defensive lineman Brawntae Wells during the Saluki’s 17-16 win on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Out of adversity comes friendship for SIU quarterback room

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2021
The SIU Salukis softball team gives each other high fives before the game against Drake University on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at SIU.

Salukis drop mid-week matchup to SEMO

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2021
Freshman, Vikar Jonasson (right), of Iceland, and Junior Sean Mullan (left), of England, practice their short game at an SIU Men’s Golf practice on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Matthis Besard wins second individual title as Salukis place ninth

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2021
Nick Neville (9) slides into third base in game three against University of Arkansas Sunday, March 28, 2021 at SIU. Philip Archer (44) hit a single, allowing Neville to run home and score for the Salukis.

Salukis drop first series of the year to Little Rock

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
Savannah Long takes a jump in the 100-meter hurdles race on Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the SIU Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

25 Salukis place in top five in the Ole Miss Classic

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2021
The Salukis' Baseball team huddles after the Salukis 9-1 win over Western Illinois to help extend their undefeated season to eight wins on Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

13 walks by SEMO leads to 21-4 rout for Southern

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2021
Junior opposite hitter Emma Baalman hits the ball on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 during the Salukis’ 3-1 win against the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions at the Banterra Center.

SIU volleyball falls in four sets to Drake

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2021
SIU infielder, Nick Neville (9), hits a pitch during the second inning against Marshall University at Itchy Jones Stadium on March 20, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Behind dominant pitching, Saluki baseball sweeps Marshall

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 21, 2021
Saluki defenders, PJ Jules, 4, and Raquan Lindsey, 44, make a tackle during Saturday’s game at Saluki Stadium on March 20, 2021. SIU lost to South Dakota State by the score of 44-3.

Jackrabbits score 44 unanswered points in rout of SIU

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2021
SIU Women's Volleyball players form a circle to cheer up and plan a tactical move to get level with the opponent team from Loyola University on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Davies Gym at SIU. The Salukis went on to lose in all three sets with score lines of 22-25, 13-25 and 17-25.

Evansville tops SIU in three sets

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 15, 2021
SIU freshman, Hollie James, chips the ball onto the green at the Battle Between Southern and Bradley March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Battle with Bradley falls in Salukis’ favor

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
SIU players huddle up during a game against Northern Kentucky University on Friday, Mar. 5, 2021 at Charlotte Softball Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Softball win streak ends at 16 as they took three out of five in Birmingham

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Members of the SIU Men’s Baseball team cheer on their teammates from the dugout Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis open MVC play with three wins over Evansville

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 14, 2021
Philip Archer (44) and Nick Neville (9) celebrate after making four runs against University of Tennessee at Martin on Sunday, Mar. 7, 2021 at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale Ill.

Brooms out: Saluki baseball sweeps UT Martin

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2021
Photo provided by, Michael Black.

Tale of two halves: SIU football defeats the Penguins

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
March 6, 2021
Both Kyler Filewich and Anthony D'Avanzo watch as Loyola's Aher Uguak goes up for the score during the Salukis' 49-73 loss against Loyola in the Arch Madness tournament on Friday, March 5, 2021 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO.

Salukis men’s basketball fall to Loyola ending their season

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2021
Loyola Ramblers center Cameron Krutwig goes for a basket on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, before a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Loyola Ramblers at SIU Arena.

‘Up next’ mentality as SIU prepares for Loyola at MVC tournament

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2021
Caitlin Ink (5) passes the ball to Allea Potter (22) before making a quick move towards the hoop against Valparaiso University on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021 at the SIU Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU women’s basketball falls in overtime to Valparaiso

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2021
SIU guard Lance Jones drives hard into the lane vs. Northern Iowa on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 in the Banterra Center at SIU. Jones score 27 points in the Salukis' 71-68 win over the Panthers.

Salukis fall to Loyola in final game of regular season in overtime

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2021
Dalton Banks (3) tries a jump shot in front of undefended hoop during the game against Valparaiso Crusaders on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at the SIU Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. SIU won the game by 3 points, scoring 67-64.

Salukis win final home game of the season 67-64 over Valpo

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2021
Saluki Infielder Maddy Vermejan passes the ball on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 during the Salukis' 4-0 win against the Murray State Racers at Charlotte West Stadium.

Saluki softball sweeps weekend tournament at Mississippi State

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2021
Coach Miller instructs DeMarcus Funchess during practice Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at Carbondale Community High School. Miller has been the head coach of the Carbondale Terriers for 23 years.

CCHS Coach Jim Miller retires, leaves legacy of hard work and mental toughness behind

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2021
Kathryn Creedon (17) battles for the ball in a game against Western Kentucky University Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 at SIU.

SIU women’s soccer team defeated 4-0 in season opener to Western Kentucky

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
February 20, 2021
Kyler Filewich (14) battles during the tip-off in the game against Missouri State University on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in the Banterra Center at SIU. The Salukis lost the game by 15 points with a final score of 53-68.

Career highs from Gaige Prim pushes Missouri State past Southern

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2021
Saluki pitcher Claire Miller pitches the ball on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 during the Salukis' 4-0 win against the Murray State Racers at Charlotte West Stadium.

Saluki softball off to best start since 2009

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2021
SIU outside hitter Savannah Sheridan watches as the ball returns over the net during a play against Loyola on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 in Davies Gym in Carbondale, Ill. The Salukis' would go on to loss the match 0-3 to the Ramblers.

Salukis claim their first conference win this season over Valpo

By Adam Warfel, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2021
Ben Harvey (10) gives a no-look pass to his teammate staying at the edge of the opponents’ court in a game against the Illinois State University Redbirds on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at the SIU Banterra Center.

Illinois State forces 13 turnovers defeating SIU 80-55

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 13, 2021
Philip Archer, first baseman on the SIU baseball team, poses for a portrait Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 at SIU. Archer was off to a hot start in 2020, where he had a batting average of .344 in 18 games before COVID-19 uprooted the season. Archer has played for SIU for the last two years since transferring from Olney Central College. The 2020 season was Archer's senior year, but it was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He will return to compete this spring for the 2021 season.

‘Play until you can’t play no more:’ Philip Archer prepares for final season as a Saluki

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Freashmen Lance Jones moves the basketball around the court during SIU’s loss to Bradley during Arch Madness on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

Bradley sinks 16-straight free throws as Southern falls 74-66

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
February 6, 2021
Dalton Banks(3) jumps with the ball in front of Chinedu Kingsley Okanu (11) during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game. Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Streak snapped: 27 points from Lance Jones powers Salukis past UNI

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2021
Laura Rojas, of Orlando, Fla., and Savannah Sheridan, of Chicago, celebrate after a scored point on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, during SIU's 3-2 win against Alabama State.

Five set feud: Southern Illinois volleyball falls to Missouri State

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2021
Salukis guard Lance Jones drives hard downtown pass a Braves’ defender during the 59-64 loss to Bradley during Arch Madness on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis.

LaRavia and Sycamores’ bench takes care of the Salukis

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2021
Salukis freshman forward Marcus Domask begins to put the moves around a Sycamore defended during SIU’s Senior Night. SIU would go on to loss to Indiana State 77-68 on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 at the Banterra Center. Jared Treece @bisalo

Monday night preview: Can the Salukis key in and cut down the Trees?

By Adam Warfel, Sports Reporter
January 23, 2021
Sophomore forward Abby Brockmeyer goes for the basket on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, during the Salukis' 47-64 win against the Evansville Purple Aces at SIU Arena.

Tale of two halves: SIU falls to Memphis

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Saluki running back Javon Williams Jr. reacts after scoring a touchdown on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Salukis' 35-10 win against the Youngstown State Penguins.

In the war room with Warfel: Is SIU playoff bound?

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
November 1, 2019
From left, The San Francisco 49's Eli Harold (58), Colin Kaepernick (7) and Eric Reid (35) kneel during the national anthem before their a game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 2, 2016, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Photo courtesy of Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group/TNS.

In the war room with Warfel: The line between facts and opinions

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 25, 2019
Saluki Running Back Javon Williams Jr. scores a touchdown during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Salukis' 35-10 win against the YSU Penguins.

Practice makes better as SIU powers past Youngstown State

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 19, 2019
Sophomore running back D.J. Davis, 9, runs the ball under pressure from Penguin defense Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 during the Salukis' 28-20 loss against Youngstown State at Saluki Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Homecoming 2019: Penguins come waddling in

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 18, 2019
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In the war room with Warfel: October is the best sports month

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that would let athletes at California universities make money from their images, names or likenesses. [Dispatch]

In the War Room with Warfel: Should college athletes be paid?

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 4, 2019
Daily Egyptian file photo

In the War Room with Warfel: Unpredictability, underdogs and hypotheticals

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Daily Egyptian file photo

In the War Room with Warfel: Put some respect on the MLB

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
Saluki freshman Javon Williams Jr. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at SIU Arena during the Salukis' 28-14 win against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks.

In the War Room with Warfel: Saluki football trending up

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Director of Athletics Jerry Kill smiles while addressing the press on Monday, March 11, 2019 during a press conference in the SIU Arena.

Jerry Kill steps down as director of athletics

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 16, 2019
Senior quarterback, Matt DeSomer, advances the ball during the Salukis' 34-31 loss against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at Saluki Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

In the War room with Warfel: FCS is college football too

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
The Saluki football team runs out onto the field for their last home football game against South Dakota State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (Allie Tiller | @allietiller_de)

Salukis searching for first win at home since 2017

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 13, 2019
Saluki junior wide receiver Landon Lenoi gets tackled by multiple Redhawks on Aug. 29, 2019, during the Salukis' 26-44 loss against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at the Houck Stadium in Cape Giradeau, Missouri.

Salukis look for first win against Minutemen

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 5, 2019

In the War Room with Warfel: Saluki soccer grade loading

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
September 4, 2019
Saluki junior wide receiver Landon Lenoi gets tackled by multiple Redhawks on Aug. 29, 2019, during the Salukis' 26-44 loss against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks at the Houck Stadium in Cape Giradeau, Missouri.

SEMO defense stifles Southern in football opener

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 30, 2019
Seniors Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Ariz., and Hunter York, of Decatur, react to their selection alongside the rest of the golf team on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Copper Dragon in Carbondale. York said, “It’s Louisville so it is convenient and close, it's a great place [...] we’re super excited to get there and play in Nationals.”

In the War Room with Warfel: Salukis’ success equals students for SIU

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 29, 2019
Interim Chancellor John Dunn cuts the ribbon to open the SIU Esports Arena on Aug. 26, 2019 inside the Student Center.

In the War Room with Warfel: Esports is not a sport

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 21, 2019
Kare Lyles, of Madison, Wis., attempts to throw a pass on on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the SIU Football Scrimmage at Saluki Stadium. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Stone Cold: Labanowitz wins quarterback battle

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 21, 2019
Daily Egyptian file photo

In the War Room with Warfel: A Saluki Welcome

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
August 14, 2019
Seniors Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Ariz., and Hunter York, of Decatur, react to their selection alongside the rest of the golf team on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, in Copper Dragon in Carbondale. York said, “It’s Louisville so it is convenient and close, it's a great place [...] we’re super excited to get there and play in Nationals.”

SIU men’s golf headed to Louisville for NCAA regional tournament

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
Junior guard Aaron Cook advances the ball on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 during the Salukis' 70-62 win over the Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena.

In the War Room with Warfel: Spring summary, Fall look ahead

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
May 2, 2019
The SIU Women's Golf Team celebrates their NCAA Regional seeding announcement on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Copper Dragon Bar in Carbondale, Illinois.

NCAA Bound: Women’s Golf heads to Washington for regional tournament

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 24, 2019
Tyjuana Eason, a sophomore majoring in psychology, poses with her medals won at the MVC Indoor T&F Championships at Cedar Falls Iowa. Where she was the top-point earner for the Saluki women.

In the War Room with Warfel: Women athletes deserve more recognition

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
The SIU Men's Golf Team poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, after winning the 2019 Missouri Valley Conference.

Twice is nice: Men’s Golf takes gold at 2019 MVC Championship

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 23, 2019
Junior, Frankie Thomas, of Chesterfield, Mo., practices his driving at the SIU Men’s Golf practice at Hickory Ridge Golf Course on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Men’s golf set to compete in 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Championship

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 20, 2019
The SIU Quidditch team talks among themselves, on Thursday, April 12, 2019 during their last practice before nationals.

Saluki Quidditch makes first appearance in US Quidditch Cup

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks' Brook Lopez (11) in the second half at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Friday, March 1, 2019.

In the War Room with Warfel: Lebron James made the Lakers worse

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 17, 2019
Ring Chase Complete: Southern Women's Golf wins 2019 MVC Championship

Ring Chase Complete: Southern Women’s Golf wins 2019 MVC Championship

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 16, 2019
Pitcher Blake Begner. Photograph courtesy of SIU Athletics.

Southern Illinois swept by Bradley Braves in three game series

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 15, 2019
In the War Room with Warfel: Time to turn your eyes to the Stanley Cup playoffs

In the War Room with Warfel: Time to turn your eyes to the Stanley Cup playoffs

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019
SIU Fooball head coach Nick Hill talks to members of the Saluki football team after their first fall scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Saluki Stadium.

Quarterback battle continues as spring football nears close

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 1, 2019
Pedestrians made their way by giant-sized posters of Final Four players near 7th Street and Marquette Avenue on the windows of the IDS Center, Monday, April 1, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minn.

In the War Room with Warfel: No Cinderella team this year

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
April 1, 2019
Southern Illinois infielder Grey Epps (5) slides into first base, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, during the Southern Illinois Salukis 2-0 victory against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Belmont blunders lead to a 10-4 Southern Illinois win

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Fireworks explode over the stadium at the end of the national anthem as the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners line up before their game on opening day on Monday, April 4, 2016, at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

In the War Room with Warfel: Opening Day should be a national holiday

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 26, 2019
Jamar Akoh #15 of the Montana Grizzlies reaches for a rebound as Jaaron Simmons #5 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at INTRUST Arena on March 15, 2018 in Wichita, Kansas.

In the War Room with Warfel: Lack of mid-major at-large bids shows culture of elitism

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 21, 2019
Bryan Mullins

Loyola’s Bryan Mullins named Southern Illinois’ 14th head basketball coach

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
Bryan Mullins, Loyola Ramblers associate head coach, listens in on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, before a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Loyola Ramblers at SIU Arena.

Loyola’s Bryan Mullins reportedly set to lead SIU men’s basketball

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 20, 2019
Saluki J.T. Weber dives for the ball on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 during the Salukis' 7-6 win against the SIUE Cougars at the Itchy Jones Stadium.

Salukis down SIUE Cougars in bullpen battle

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 19, 2019
Saluki freshman guard Darius Beane goes for the ball on Friday, March 8, 2019 during the Salukis 58-61 loss against the University of Northern Iowa at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Men’s basketball: Southern falls in tournament heartbreaker to UNI Panthers

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 9, 2019
Southern Illinois Salukis head coach Barry Hinson pauses during a free throw on Saturday, March 2, 2019 during the Southern Illinois Salukis' 72-63 win over the Illinois State Redbirds at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

Hinson steps down after tournament loss against Northern Iowa

By Adam Warfel and Brian Munoz
March 8, 2019
2019 Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame Inductees

Kent Williams, former Southern Illinois athlete, inducted into MVC Hall of Fame

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 8, 2019
Southern Illinois Salukis guard Aaron Cook attempts to get around Loyola Ramblers guard Clayton Custer on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, during a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Loyola Ramblers at SIU Arena.

Men’s basketball: Southern looks to use experience over youth against UNI Panthers

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
People pose with the Olympic rings inside Olympic Park at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Saluki Athletics: 150 years, 51 Olympians

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 7, 2019
Southern Illinois Salukis head coach Barry Hinson coaches Southern Illinois Salukis guard Aaron Cook on Saturday, March 2, 2019 during the Southern Illinois Salukis' 72-63 win over the Illinois State Redbirds at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

In the War Room with Warfel: Looking ahead to 2019 Arch Madness

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 4, 2019
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty throws in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Aug. 17, 2018, at the Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO. (Christian Gooden | St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

In the War Room with Warfel: ‘The MLB is ignorant for changing play rules pace’

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
Southern Illinois Salukis guard Eric McGill attempts to get the ball past Illinois State Redbirds guard Zach Copeland on Saturday, March 2, 2019 during the Salukis' 72-63 win over the Illinois State Redbirds at SIU Arena in Carbondale, Illinois.

Men’s basketball: Southern defense fends off Illinois State Rebirds, 72-63

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 2, 2019
Saluki pitcher Matthew Steidl pitches the ball to the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the ninth inning on Friday, March 1, 2019 during the Salukis' 8-1 win against Western Illinois.

Salukis take two in home opener against Western Illinois Leathernecks

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
March 1, 2019
Southern Illinois freshman infielder Grey Epps (5) raises his glove after a play at third base, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern wins 13-9 at Belmont

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
Evansville Purple Aces guard Shamar Givance drives the ball past Southern Illinois Salukis guard Marcus Bartley on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, during the Southern Illinois Salukis' matchup against the Evansville Purple Aces at SIU Arena.

Southern’s big first half leads to win over Evansville Purple Aces

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
Fans watch game action on Friday, March 1, 2019, during a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Drake Bulldogs at SIU Arena.

In the War Room with Warfel: Where’s the support for women’s athletics?

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019

In the War Room with Warfel: Fantasy baseball sleepers

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 27, 2019
Freshman Emilyee McGiles, of Orland Park, drives the ball, Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the 24th annual Saluki Invitational at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki Women’s Golf finishes third in Texas

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
Freshman, Vikar Jonasson (right), of Iceland, and Junior Sean Mullan (left), of England, practice their short game at an SIU Men’s Golf practice on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Desert duty: Saluki Golf finishes 14th in Desert Intercollegiate

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Freshmen third baseman J.T. Weber slides into home plate Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki Baseball splits doubleheader with Memphis Tigers

By Adam Warfel, Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
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