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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

Brooke Buerck, News & Sports Editor

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Southern Illinois Salukis guard Brittney Patrick drives the ball past Drake Bulldogs guard Nicole Miller on Friday, March 1, 2019, during a matchup between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Drake Bulldogs at SIU Arena.

Drake powers past Salukis 91-76

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2020
Kristen Nelson drives past a couple of Redbird defenders during SIU’s 62-54 to Illinois State on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 in the Banterra Center.

Illinois State shuts down Salukis 62-54

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
February 1, 2020
SIU Freshman Lance Jones goes against a Crusader defender during Tuesday’s 63-50 win vs. Valparaiso at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL.

SIU drops 64-48 matchup at Loyola

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
January 16, 2020
Saluki guard Makenzie Silvey tries to move the ball past Panthers guard Rose Simon-Ressler on Friday, January 10, 2020, during the Saluki's 60 - 57 loss to the Northern Iowa Panthers inside the Banterra Center.

Salukis drop conference home-opener to UNI

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
January 10, 2020
Senior, Guard, Aaron Cook Jr. moves the ball down the court to his teammates on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 during the Saluki's 60-76 loss to the San Francisco Dons inside the Banterra Center.

Salukis earn first MVC win over ISU

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
January 4, 2020

SIU falls in MVC opener to Indiana State

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
December 30, 2019
Senior, Guard, Aaron Cook Jr. moves the ball down the court to his teammates on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 during the Saluki's 60-76 loss to the San Francisco Dons inside the Banterra Center.

Southern finds fourth home win over Hampton

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2019
Harwin Francois breaks away for the basket during SIU’s 76 - 59 win over Norfolk State on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at Banterra Center.

Salukis fall to Missouri on the road, 64-48

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
December 15, 2019
Senior guard Brittney Patrick looks to pass the ball on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 during the Salukis' 76-65 win against the Tennessee Tech University Golden Eagles.

SIU fights off UT Martin for 70-59 victory

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
December 3, 2019
Salukis Hannah Becker and Savannah Sheridan attempt to block the ball on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 during the Salukis’ 3-1 win against the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions at the Banterra Center.

Salukis fall in four-sets to UNI

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2019
SIU will celebrate United Nations Day on Oct. 24, 2019. Photo courtesy of the Office of Sustainability.

SIU celebrates United Nations Day

By Brooke Buerck, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2019
Saluki Katy Kluge dives for the ball while teammate Alayna Martin to set up the drive on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Saluki's 2-3 loss in Davies gym.

Sycamores shut down Saluki volleyball

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2019
Salukis Rachel Maguire, Alayna Martin, and Katy react after an ace on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 during the Salukis' 0-3 loss to the Evansville Aces in Davies gym at SIU.

Evansville powers past Salukis in three

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2019
Saluki Laura Rojas watches as Rachel Maguire hits the ball on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 during the Salukis' 0-3 loss against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers inside Davies Gym.

Loyola takes down Saluki volleyball

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2019
Saluki freshman Kaitlyn Akers attempts to block the ball on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 during the Salukis' 2-1 win in overtime against the Morehead State Eagles at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Vaqueros overpower Salukis in second half

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2019
Salukis Hannah Becker and Savannah Sheridan attempt to block the ball on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019 during the Salukis’ 3-1 win against the Southeastern Louisiana University Lions at the Banterra Center.

Saluki volleyball swept by Illinois State

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2019
Saluki Emma Spotak kicks the ball on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 during the Salukis' 1-0 win against the Rose-Hulman Fightin' Engineers at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Spotak: leading the Salukis forward

By Brooke Buerck, Sports reporter
September 19, 2019
The Salukis celebrate after a goal by Madison Meiring on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019 during the Salukis' 2-1 win in overtime against the Morehead State Eagles at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Salukis show resilience in overtime win

By Brooke Buerck, Sports Reporter
September 15, 2019
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