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Saluki Baseball gears up for final stretch of regular season

April 30, 2022
The softball team high fives each other after a huddle on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU Softball falls to Missouri State in low-scoring affair

April 27, 2022

Salukis hope to reach new heights in women’s basketball behind new head coach Kelly Bond-White

April 26, 2022

Southern Illinois Baseball tops SEMO 3-2 on the road; Salukis still reign supreme on Redhawks

April 20, 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.

Southern Illinois Baseball tops SEMO 3-2 on the road; Salukis still reign supreme on Redhawks

April 13, 2022

Salukis lose two, win one on weekend at Itchy Jones Stadium

April 11, 2022

Missouri Valley Conference prepares to send off elite prospects for NFL Draft

April 11, 2022

Southern Illinois softball goes 2-1 against Drake this weekend; outscore Bulldogs 25-11

April 3, 2022
Craig Roberts speaks at his first press conference after becoming the new head coach of SIU women’s soccer.

Women’s soccer program starts a new chapter after SIU hires Coach Craig Roberts

March 31, 2022

Salukis lose two, win one on weekend at Itchy Jones Stadium

March 27, 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.

SIU Baseball Players weigh-in on successful season thus far

March 23, 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.

SIU softball splits games against Missouri State in first conference clash

March 16, 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.

Southern Illinois’ historic regular season comes to a close after loss to Illinois State in semifinals of conference tournament

March 12, 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.

Saluki men’s basketball team hopes for Cinderella run in Missouri Valley conference tournament

March 6, 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.

Salukis clinch share of MVC Rgular season title as SIU topples Loyola-Chicago in low-scoring game

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.

Southern Illinois baseball team throws a no-hitter against Austin Peay in home opener, leading to a 10-0 victory

March 3, 2022
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.

Women’s track team places third, Men’s team 6th, in Missouri Valley Conference Championship

March 1, 2022
Pitcher Blake Begner. Photograph courtesy of SIU Athletics.

Southern Illinois baseball team throws a no-hitter against Austin Peay in home opener, leading to a 10-0 victory

February 23, 2022

Athletes reflect on Black History at Southern Illinois and around the country

February 21, 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.

Salukis Women’s Basketball avoids scare from Northern Iowa at home

February 13, 2022
SIU wide receiver Hunter Milligan, middle, runs onto the field with the SIU football team during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

Southern Illinois Football celebrates National Signing Day with addition of 13 new players

February 13, 2022

Murray State and University of Illinois-Chicago join the Missouri Valley in conference expansion

February 13, 2022
SIU basketball player, Quierra Love, looks for an opening during the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Southern Illinois loses in a heartbreaker on the road at Missouri State

February 12, 2022
SIU basketball player, Quierra Love, looks for an opening during the game against the Illinois State Redbirds Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis Women’s Basketball avoids scare from Northern Iowa at home

February 11, 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.

SIU Women’s Basketball remains undefeated at home, knocks off conference rival Missouri State

February 10, 2022
The SIU womens basketball team raises their hands in a pump up before the game against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in the Banterra Center at SIU. The Salukis went on to win 43-41 to the Redbirds.

Southern Illinois loses in a heartbreaker on the road at Missouri State

February 6, 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.

At just over the midway point in coach’s final season, senior basketball leaders focus on season goals

February 6, 2022
SIU graduate student, Makenzie Silvey, dribbles down the court Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU Women’s Basketball remains undefeated at home, knocks off conference rival Missouri State

February 4, 2022
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.

Salukis’ Track Team performs well during important weekend

January 30, 2022
SIU graduate student, Makenzie Silvey, dribbles down the court Jan. 20, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU women’s basketball wins third straight conference game against Evansville Purple Aces

January 29, 2022
Southern Illinois Salukis face off against the Evansville Purple Aces during the mens basketball game at the SIU Banterra Canter. The game ended 53 to 70 with SIU takeing the win on Thursday night, February 20, 2020.

David vs Goliath; Southern Illinois looks to take down Loyola-Chicago

January 28, 2022
SIU guard, Dalton Banks, goes for a layup during the game against Indiana State Jan. 19, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU loses first of back-to-back games against Loyola-Chicago; Dawgs fall to 3-5 in Missouri Valley

January 25, 2022
Senior, Brittany Scott, swims the womens 100-fly on Friday, March 19, 2021.

SIU Swim performs well in busy weekend after COVID cancellations

January 22, 2022
Southern Illinois Saluki number 23 guard, Kristen Nelson, jumps to grab the ball from Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

Dawgs improve to 4-1 against MVC opponents; Southern Illinois defeats Illinois State on home court

January 20, 2022
As Transfer Portal becomes more popular with players across the country, SIU Football welcomes new student-athletes

As Transfer Portal becomes more popular with players across the country, SIU Football welcomes new student-athletes

January 19, 2022
Southern Illinois Saluki number 25 forward, Abby Brockmeyer, runs to get the ball before the Indiana State Sycamores during the Friday night woman’s basketball game at the SIU Banterra Center. The game ended with SIU at 60 and ISU at 42 on February 21, 2020.

Saluki Women’s Basketball Loses on the road against Northern Iowa in Offensive Showcase

January 15, 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.

SIU gets first MVC loss of the season against Isiaih Mosley and Missouri State

January 12, 2022
SIU guard, Lance Jones, brings the ball across half court to start a drive for the Salukis 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.

Saluki’s Men’s Basketball team routes Grambling State at home

December 28, 2021
The SIU womens basketball team raises their hands in a pump up before the game against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in the Banterra Center at SIU. The Salukis went on to win 43-41 to the Redbirds.

SIU Women’s Basketball beats University of Illinois in an In-State Matchup

December 19, 2021
Saluki forward Nicole Martin returns to the bench on Friday, January 17, 2020, during the Salukis dramatic 70-68 victory over the Missouri State Lady Bears at the Banterra Center.

Southern Illinois loses to MTSU in nailbiter on the Road; Salukis fall to 4-4

December 17, 2021
The SIU womens basketball team raises their hands in a pump up before the game against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in the Banterra Center at SIU. The Salukis went on to win 43-41 to the Redbirds.

SIU Women’s Basketball team improves to 4-3 in win over UT Martin as Mackenzie Silvey puts on a shooting clinic

December 15, 2021
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

Southern Illinois Men’s Basketball loses close in game against Tulsa as the Salukis struggle to gain momentum

December 11, 2021
SIU wide receiver Hunter Milligan, middle, runs onto the field with the SIU football team during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

Salukis impressive season ends in second round of FCS playoffs by the hand of North Dakota State

December 4, 2021
The SIU womens basketball team raises their hands in a pump up before the game against Illinois State on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in the Banterra Center at SIU. The Salukis went on to win 43-41 to the Redbirds.

SIU Women’s Basketball wins first game of Compass Challenge against Eastern Illinois

December 3, 2021
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.

SIU loses in second round of Paradise Jam Tournament at the hands of the Northeastern Howlin Huskies

November 21, 2021
SIU Womens 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.

Southern Illinois Volleyball gets swept for third straight game

November 19, 2021

Salukis turn it around as SIU defeats Indiana State handily 47-21

November 13, 2021
The SIU men’s basketball team defeated Quincy 102-61 at the SIU Banterra Center Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. The small number of spectators were required to maintain the 6ft social distancing rule. To help contain the spread of COVID-19, food and beverages were not allowed inside the arena and players were required to wear masks while they weren’t playing.

Saluki Basketball Hopes to get their season on track with home opener against Austin Peay

November 11, 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.

Salukis drop season opener 69-66 at Arkansas Little Rock

November 9, 2021
Dre Newman, SIU center back, lunges over a Missouri State University player for possession over the ball Nov. 6, 2021 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Saluki Football loses second-straight to underdog Missouri State

November 6, 2021
Onto the next one: Salukis hope to bounce back against Missouri State after tough loss to Northern Iowa

Onto the next one: Salukis hope to bounce back against Missouri State after tough loss to Northern Iowa

November 5, 2021

Down go the Dawgs: Salukis lose first FCS game to #16 Northern Iowa Panthers

November 2, 2021
SIU Football regroups before 2nd half of season during Bye Week

SIU Football regroups before 2nd half of season during Bye Week

October 31, 2021
Alex Washington bumps the ball in order to set up the offense during the drive 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.

Saluki Volleyball drops another in Missouri Valley Conference matchup against Loyola-Chicago

October 31, 2021
SIU wide receiver Hunter Milligan, middle, runs onto the field with the SIU football team during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

Down go the Dawgs: Salukis lose first FCS game to #16 Northern Iowa Panthers

October 30, 2021
SIU senior defensive specialist, Katy Kluge, goes down low for the save 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.

Redbirds sweep Saluki Volleyball

October 29, 2021
SIU wide receiver Hunter Milligan, middle, runs onto the field with the SIU football team during the Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at Salukis Stadium at SIU.

SIU football prepares for another MVC test against #16 Northern Iowa

October 28, 2021
SIU Football regroups before 2nd half of season during Bye Week

SIU Football regroups before 2nd half of season during Bye Week

October 27, 2021
Nsia Gittens goes up for the spike 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.

Saluki Volleyball drops another in Missouri Valley Conference matchup against Loyola-Chicago

October 22, 2021
Belmont joins the Missouri Valley: What does this mean for Saluki Basketball

Belmont joins the Missouri Valley: What does this mean for Saluki Basketball

October 21, 2021
The Power of Superstition: SIU Athletes do This to play their best

The Power of Superstition: SIU Athletes do This to play their best

October 21, 2021
SIU football coach, Nick Hill, encourages the crowd to come pack the stadium for the upcoming Homecoming game during SIU Homecoming Pep Rally at the Student Center Monday, Oct. 11, 2021 at SIU.

Southern Illinois Football prepares for Homecoming duel against North Dakota

October 16, 2021
Saluki senior Andrea Rodriguez 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 Loses 11th straight on the Road at Evansville

October 14, 2021
Nataly Garcia dives for the ball Sept. 17, 2021 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. SIU lost to Southeast Missouri State University 0-3.

Northern Iowa beats Southern Illinois Volleyball as the Salukis drop another close match

October 9, 2021
Margherita Giani, left, goes up with fellow teammate Nsia Gittens, right, for block attempt 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.

Southern Illinois Volleyball loses 8th straight after Drake rallies from Behind

October 9, 2021
SIU catcher Sidney Sikes, left, does a special handshake with pitcher Madi Eberle during the 3-2 win against Murray State that went in extra innings on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

SIU Softball Gets Ready for Action During Fall Preseason

October 8, 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.

Besard wins second straight competition as SIU Golf places 5th at Grover Page Classic

October 6, 2021
Saluki tight end Levi Mitchell gets past Panthers defender Eric Mooney to make a catch during the Saluki’s 17-16 win at Saluki stadium on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

SIU Football wins 31-30 to squeeze by the Leathernecks On the Road

October 2, 2021
Sophomore golfer Frankie Thomas tries to set himself up for a par putt Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018, during the final round of the Missouri Valley Conference Championships at the Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Besard Places 1st, Salukis place 5th in Zach Johnson Invitational

September 29, 2021
Nic Baker, quarterback, looks for an open pass Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU Football prepares for second consecutive inner state face-fff against Western Illinois

September 29, 2021
Bryce Notree, linebacker, celebrates after SIU intercepts a pass by Illinois State University Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Southern Illinois defeats Illinois State at Home after Major Second Half Comeback

September 25, 2021
Saluki Stadium sits beneath the sunset Sept. 18, 2021 in Carbondale, Ill. The Salukis played their first home game of the season against the Dayton Flyers.

SIU Football takes on ISU in Battle of Illinois

September 23, 2021
Alex Washington bumps the ball in order to set up the offense during the drive 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.

SIU Women’s Volleyball Team Loses to Tulsa Redhawk Invitational finale

September 18, 2021
SIU Cross Country team competes in ISU Meet

SIU Cross Country team competes in ISU Meet

September 17, 2021
Jimmy Dooley, a Junior studying Journalism, swims laps at practice, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at the SIU Recreation Center. (Isabel Miller | @IsabelMillerDE)

SIU Swim Team Opens the year at CSCAA Open Water Championship

September 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)

SIU Men’s Golf Team place 17th in Gene Miranda Falcon Invitational

September 13, 2021
SIU Shaker, Sophia Winter, along with the other SIU shakers showed their support for the Salukis’ Men’s Basketball team in St. Louis on Friday, Mar. 6, 2020 at the Enterprise Center.

Saluki Shakers Ready to Perform this Fall

September 12, 2021
Saluki PJ Jules goes after the ballon Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 during the Salukis 35-10 win against the Youngstown State Penguins.

Southern Illinois loses in a heartbreaker to Kansas State

September 11, 2021
The team reacts to Alex Washington, middle, as she comes up with a score for SIU 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 bounce back after losing first game of Saluki Invitational

September 11, 2021
Izaiah Hartrup (82) runs past Redhawk defenders Sept. 2, 2021 at Houck Stadium in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

SIU prepares for battle against Kansas State on Saturday

September 11, 2021
Saluki Emma Baalman spikes the ball on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 during the Salukis 0-3 loss against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers inside Davies Gym.

SIU loses game against Saint Louis at Home

September 7, 2021
Saluki freshman Madison Bennion goes after the ball on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 during the Salukis 0-2 loss against SIUE Cougars at the Lew Hartzog Track & Field Complex.

Salukis lose 5-0 to the Commodores

September 3, 2021
Saluki Athletes said support networks are key to battling mental health issues

Saluki Athletes said support networks are key to battling mental health issues

September 3, 2021
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)

SIU Plays SEMO in “The War for the Wheel”

September 1, 2021
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.

Saluki Volleyball drop both games to open the Southern Miss Tournament

August 27, 2021
Kathryn Creedon (17), defender for Salukis Women Soccer Team, kicks the ball in the game against Illinois State University on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis lose first game of the year to UT Martin

August 20, 2021
Grey Dawg runs on the field Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, before the Salukis matchup against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Saluki Stadium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis return to action

August 18, 2021
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