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From Cinderella to Saluki: Clarence Rupert brings March Madness magic to Carbondale

From Cinderella to Saluki: Clarence Rupert brings March Madness magic to Carbondale

September 26, 2022
Javon Williams Jr., of Centralia, runs past a defender on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at the SIU vs. North Dakota State Football game in Carbondale.

Salukis win big in Valley opener over North Dakota

September 24, 2022
Photo by David X. ONeil via Flickr.

Dawgs bite the Cats: SIU upsets Northwestern for second-ever Big Ten win

September 23, 2022
Photo by David X. ONeil via Flickr.

Dawgs bite the Cats: SIU upsets Northwestern for second-ever Big Ten win

September 17, 2022
SIU Athletic Director, Tim Leonard writes in a notebook Sept. 07, 2022 at Lingle Hall in Carbondale, Ill. “I feel fortunate and blessed to be apart, because it means something to these these people and to the people in this region,” Leonard said.

New AD Tim Leonard sets out “to have the best mid-major athletics program in the country”

September 15, 2022
SIU and SEMO’s Rivalry Wheel stands on the Saluki’s sideline after SIU’s win against SEMO in 2017. The Wheel left with SEMO after their 48-44 victory at the SIU versus SEMO football game at the SIU Arena, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Carson VanBuskirk | @carsonvanbDE)

Redhawks take the Wheel with 11 seconds left; Salukis fall to 0-2

September 11, 2022
Calvin Francis Jr. (65) holds the wheel won by the Salukis after the War for the Wheel Sept. 2, 2021 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Mo. The War for the Wheel game is held each year as the season opener of SIU against SEMO.

SIU vs. SEMO: 50 miles, 90 games and one coveted wheel

September 10, 2022
Saluki senior Nigel Kilby suffers an injury after a play on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at SIU Arena during the Salukis 28-14 win against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks.

UIW Cardinals fly past Salukis in season opener

September 4, 2022
Head Coach Nick Hill runs onto the field on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, during the Salukis 7-21 loss against the North Dakota State Bison.

Saluki football has sights set on a National Championship

September 2, 2022
The SIUs womens soccer team stands at the beginning of the Salukis game against Bellarmine University, where the Knights won 2-0 against the Salukis on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex at SIU.

A new era begins for Saluki soccer under coach Craig Roberts

August 30, 2022
Saluki freshman Liz Brechtel kicks the ball on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 during the Salukis 0-2 loss against SIUE Cougars at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Saluki Soccer kicks off with a home opener against Lindenwood

August 18, 2022

J.T. Weber is having a historic season, but his eyes are on the team’s success

April 30, 2022

Bandy, Rog excel in weekend series win over Evansville

April 26, 2022

“We want to be playing our best softball in May”: Salukis look to finish the season strong

April 21, 2022
The SIU Salukis softball team gives each other high fives before the game against Drake University on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at SIU.

Eberle and Harness combine to shut down Saint Louis

April 7, 2022
An SIU baseball player swings at a pitch April 3, 2022 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Hansell, Rodriguez help Salukis open Valley schedule with series win over Bradley

April 4, 2022
Athletic Director Search Continues

Interim AD Kupec extended through May; search for replacement on hold

March 30, 2022

Nashville Hornets win IHSA Class 2A State Championship

March 24, 2022
The SIU women’s basketball team participates in a pre-game team breakdown on the court before the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women head to Moline with a chance to “hang a banner”

March 3, 2022
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.

Salukis sweep Central Arkansas in first weekend at Home

February 28, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, jumps for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Ben Coupet Jr.’s 22 leads Salukis past Redbirds on Senior Night

February 23, 2022

Black pioneer athletes will be remembered for their legacies beyond their sport

February 21, 2022
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.

Saluki baseball takes opening series 2-1 over Warhawks

February 21, 2022
SIU sophomore, Quierra Love, guards an Illinois State Redbirds’ player during the basketball game Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women ride Love’s career-high 24 to road win

February 13, 2022

Eberle throws a no-hitter as softball splits the Trojan Classic 2-2

February 13, 2022
SIU softball gathers for an between inning talk from head coach Kerri Blaylock during the first game of the doubleheader vs. Three River Community College. The Salukis would win both games on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Eberle throws a no-hitter as softball splits the Trojan Classic 2-2

February 13, 2022
SIU guard, Lance Jones, goes up for the layup during SIUs 73-55 win over Austin Peay during the Charles Helleny Tip-Off Classic on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Jones drops career-high 31 points in road win over Illinois State

February 13, 2022
SIU graduate student, Makenzie Silvey, dribbles down the court Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women ride Love’s career-high 24 to road win

February 10, 2022
Erica Kerr tees off at the Battle Between Southern and Bradley March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki golf ready to tee off spring season

February 9, 2022
SIU men’s basketball player, Trent Brown, attempts to catch a pass thrown to him by teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis freeze up against Missouri State; drop seventh in nine games

February 9, 2022

Athletic Director search delayed until spring; Kupec to continue as interim AD

February 6, 2022
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.

Jones drops career-high 31 points in road win over Illinois State

February 5, 2022
Mens basketball player Dalton Banks, left, holds a sign and chants in support along side his teammates Markus Domask, middle, and Kyler Filewich ,right, during the Salukis 3-0 match win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Dawg Pound hits the road to Normal: Students plan a bus trip to Illinois State

February 4, 2022
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.

Salukis freeze up against Missouri State; drop seventh in nine games

February 3, 2022
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.

Rhodes, Salukis eyeing first postseason run in three decades

February 1, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Salukis bounce back in a get-right game over Valparaiso

January 30, 2022
SIU men’s basketball player, Trent Brown, attempts to catch a pass thrown to him by teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Loyola wins a dog fight over Salukis 44-39

January 28, 2022
Saluki softball looks for even more success in 2022

Saluki softball looks for even more success in 2022

January 23, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Salukis drop fourth of their last five games; Bradley wins 70-62

January 22, 2022
SIU forward, Anthony D’Avanzo, pivots to find an open teammate during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Banks shines off the bench as Salukis rebound against Indiana State

January 20, 2022
Southern Illinois University Saluki number one forward, Marcus Domask, runs for a basket basket during the basketball game against the Evansville Purple Aces in the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU taking the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

Time runs out on Salukis, drop second straight game

January 17, 2022
Steven Verplancken Jr. (22) dribbles past the opponents to setup a way to score during the SIU vs Northern Iowa basketball game Jan. 31, 2021, at the SIU Bantera Center in Carbondale, Ill. Subash Kharel | @pics.leaks

Saluki comeback falls short against Northern Iowa

January 15, 2022
DeAnna Price, 2021 SIU Hall of Fame inductee and 2021 SIU Homecoming grand marshall, smiles towards the crowds of people lining Illinois street for the SIU homecoming parade on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Carbondale, Illinois. Price, an American hammer thrower that has completed in the 2016 and 2021 Olympics. She also set the American hammer throw record at 2021 Olympic trails with 80.31 meters.

Seven athletes inducted into Saluki Hall of Fame Class of 2021

October 31, 2021
Saluki women’s golf places 9th in Ozarks National Invitational

Saluki women’s golf places 9th in Ozarks National Invitational

October 31, 2021
Southern Illinois swimming and diving hosted a tri-meet against Little Rock and Valparaiso at Shea Natatorium on March 12, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women’s swim team splits intrastate tri-meet

October 30, 2021
Graphic for Highschool Football Teams

Area High Schools discuss football season heading into final week

October 25, 2021
Alex Washington watches as the ball as she begins to bring her right arm back for the serve during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis swept at Valparaiso, extend streak to 13

October 24, 2021
Erica Kerr tees off at the Battle Between Southern and Bradley March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women’s golf places 9th in Ozarks National Invitational

October 21, 2021

Games and Ghosts: Scott Thorne turns niche interests into local attractions

October 20, 2021
Izaiah Hartrup dives towards the end zone. Hartrup would not score during the play, but the Salukis would later score during the drive during SIUs 31-28 win over North Dakota during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

Salukis ground the Hawks; North Dakota misses game-tying field goal as time expires

October 16, 2021
Daily Egyptian File Photo

Senti, Smith place top-25 at Bradley Pink Classic

October 15, 2021

#EmSettStrong: The Story of Emily Settle

October 13, 2021
Southern Illinois swimming and diving hosted a tri-meet against Little Rock and Valparaiso at Shea Natatorium on March 12, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki women’s swimming and diving dominates Bearcats

October 9, 2021
Alex Washington watches as the ball as she begins to bring her right arm back for the serve during the Salukis 3-0 win over the University of South Carolina - Upstate on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis drop straight sets to Illinois State

October 2, 2021
Junior cross country runner Megan Krolak runs Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, before practice at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Schiera, Senti lead Salukis in South Bend

October 1, 2021
Matt Kupec writes a note Sept. 27, 2021 at Colyer Hall in Carbondale, Ill. While Im here, Im going to give it everything I have. We owe it to our student athletes, and to everybody at the university. Kupec said.

Q&A with Interim AD Kupec: ‘The buck does stop here’

September 29, 2021
Alex Washington, left, and Katy Kluge, right, both go for the ball on a play vs. EIU. SIU would later on drop their early 2-0 lead and fall to EIU 3-2 on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 during the Saluki Invitational at the Banterra Center at SIU.

Salukis fall to Loyola Chicago in four sets

September 25, 2021
SIU sophomore, Amelia Lawson, drives the ball toward the green during the match against Bradley University March 14, 2021, at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale, Ill.

Russell shines as SIU places ninth in Hoover Invitational

September 22, 2021
Tyce Daniel (3) receives the ball in the War for the Wheel game against Southeast Missouri State University Sept. 2, 2021 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Salukis thrilled to be back home before a big crowd

September 18, 2021
SIU forward, Liz Brechtel, watches as she passes the ball while being defended by a MSU player during SIUs first conference game against Missouri State. The bears would go onto to beat out the Salukis 3-0 on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021 at Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex at SIU.

Salukis blanked in Brittingham’s head coaching debut

September 18, 2021
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