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Freshman setter Rachel Maguire, 13, reacts in celebration with her teammates after scoring a point Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, during the Saluki's home game at SIU Arena. The Salukis beat the Redhawks in the fifth set, 15-13. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

In the Dawg Pound with Dillon

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports editor
October 8, 2018
Members of the Saluki Rainbow Network walk around campus Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. The RSO put on the LGBTQ+ Pride Walk to spread love and acceptance across the campus community. (Dillon Gilliland | Daily Egyptian)

Photo of the day: LGBTQ+ walk spreads love

By Dillon Gilliland and Reagan Gavin
October 1, 2018
Southern Illinois University's Football Team running off the field for half-time during their game against SEMO, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (Allie Tiller | @allietiller_de)

In the Dawg Pound with Dillon

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports editor
September 23, 2018
Sophomore outside linebacker Airan Reed and senior safety Ryan Neal tackle Missouri State's Peyton Huslig Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the Salukis' 28-36 loss against the Missouri State Bears at Saluki Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Column: In the Dawg Pound with Dillon

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Editor
September 7, 2018
Game from SIU Arena in 2001. Salukis beat Indiana, 72-60. Photograph courtesy of SIU Athletics.

Kent Williams to join the MVC Hall of Fame

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Editor
August 15, 2018
Fall sports photo illustration (Mary Barnhart | @MaryBarnhartDE)

Column: In the Dawg pound with Dillon

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports editor
August 15, 2018
Senior infielder Connor Kopach makes a running throw to first base Sunday, May 6, 2018, during the Salukis' 11-3 loss against the Indiana State Sycamores at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Southern loses season series to Indiana State

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 7, 2018
Freshman infielder Grey Epps prepares for a pitch Friday, May 4, 2018, during the Salukis' 3-2 win against the Indiana State Sycamores at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Southern drops second game to Sycamores

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2018
Freshman In/Outfielder Jenny Jansen catches the ball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Salukis split doubleheader with Northern Iowa

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2018
SIU infielder Logan Blackfan and Indiana State infielder Jarrod Watkins watch on as the rain starts to fall Friday, May 4, 2018, during the Salukis' 3-2 win against the Indiana State Sycamores at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki baseball holds off Indiana State on rainy day

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2018
Image courtesy of Tony McDaniel / Saluki Athletics

Jessica Jansen, Saluki softball’s number one fan

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 4, 2018
Sophomore Dylan Givens, 28, of Paducah, Ky. pitches the ball, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Itchy Jones stadium during the Saluki’s 2-0 win against Southeast Missouri State University.

Saluki baseball drops season series to Illinois

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2018
Senior Michael Baird, 31, of Parker Colo. pitches the ball, Friday, April, 6, 2018, during the Saluki’s 6-2 win against Valparaiso at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Opinion: Saluki baseball on a pitching roller coaster

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 29, 2018
Junior pitcher Brianna Jones gets ready to deliver a pitch Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 8-1 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies at Charlotte West Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki softball sweeps Evansville in doubleheader

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 28, 2018
Senior pitcher Michael Baird launches a fastball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Louisiana Monroe’s Warhawks 5-4 win over the Salukis’ at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki baseball shuts out Evansville

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2018
Southern Illinois pitcher Dylan Givens (28) pitches the ball, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, during the Southern Illinois Salukis 2-0 victory against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern tops rival Redhawks in pitcher’s duel

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 24, 2018
Junior outfielder Kenton Crawford takes a moment to think Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Louisiana Monroe’s Warhawks 5-4 win over the Salukis’ at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Salukis suffer sweep to Tennessee Tech

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 22, 2018
Saluki Softball members celebrate after an inning Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki softball sweeps Bradley Braves in doubleheader

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2018
Senior Michael Baird, 31, of Parker, Colo. pitches on Friday, March 23, 2018, during the Saluki’s 2-6 loss against University of California, Irvine at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Southern drops first game against Tennessee Tech

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2018
Junior pitcher Brianna Jones poses for a portrait on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale. Jones has taken the MVC by storm and has earned her spot near the top of starting pitchers in the conference. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Brianna Jones building her legacy as Salukis’ softball ace

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2018
Junior infielder Alex Lyon and senior infielder Hunter Anderson congratulate senior infielder Logan Blackfan after his 3-run homerun Wednesday, April 18, 2018, during the Salukis' 11-9 win against the Murray State Racers at Itchy Jones Stadium.

Big swings leads Salukis past Murray State

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2018
Junior right fielder Kenton Crawford swings to hit the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Defense leads Salukis past Belmont

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2018
Sophomore Catcher Katelyn Massa reels in a pitch Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Salukis' 8-1 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies at Charlotte West Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki softball splits doubleheader with Indiana State

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 13, 2018
Senior pitcher Ryan Netemeyer throws from the mound during SIU’s 13-8 win against Tennessee Tech on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Daily Egyptian File Photo)

Meet Saluki baseball’s record breaking pitcher Ryan Netemeyer, “I write my own storybook”

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2018
Saluki sophmore Maddy Vermejan takes a lead off of second base Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Southern takes season series against Murray State

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2018
Senior infielder Connor Kopach attempts to turn a double play Tuesday, April 10, 2018, during the Salukis' 5-3 win against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers at Itchy Jones Stadium.

Saluki baseball holds on for win against Eastern Illinois

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 11, 2018
Senior Michael Baird, 31, of Parker Colo. pitches the ball, Friday, April, 6, 2018, during the Saluki’s 6-2 win against Valparaiso at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Baird shuts down Crusaders

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2018
From left: Senior Michael Baird consults sophomore Austin Ulick, 17, of Washington, Friday, March 23, 2018, during the Saluki’s 2-6 loss against University of California, Irvine at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki baseball gears up for conference schedule

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2018
Freshmen infielder Grey Epps attempts to catch a pop-fly Wednesday, April 4, 2018, during the Salukis' 10-6 win against the Austin Peay Governors at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki baseball takes season series against Austin Peay

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
April 4, 2018
Junior outfielder Kenton Crawford takes a moment to think Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Louisiana Monroe’s Warhawks 5-4 win over the Salukis’ at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki baseball drops final game against Redbirds

By Dillon Gilliland
March 31, 2018
Southern Illinois senior pitcher Michael Baird (31) launches the ball Friday, March 23, 2018, during the University of California-Irvine Anteaters' 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki baseball sweeps Illinois State in doubleheader

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2018
Southern Illinois junior infielder Alex Lyon (2) prepares for a pitch Friday, March 23, 2018, during the University of California-Irvine Anteaters' 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Meet athletic outfielder Alex Lyon, “you can put me behind the plate or on the mound, I’ll compete anywhere”

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2018
Freshman Jewell Bolden in the Women's 100m Hurdles Saturday, March 24, 2018 during the Bill Cornell Spring Classic at the Lew Hertzog Track and Field complex. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki sprinters shine at Bill Cornell Spring Classic

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2018
Southern Illinois sophomore catcher Austin Ulick (17) is congratulated after making a run to third Friday, March 23, 2018, during the University of California-Irvine Anteaters' 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki baseball takes weekend series against UC Irvine

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2018
UC Irvine outfielder Jake Palmer (28) slides into second Friday, March 23, 2018, during the University of California-Irvine Anteaters' 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki baseball dominates UC Irvine

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 24, 2018
Senior Michael Baird, 31, of Parker, Colo. pitches on Friday, March 23, 2018, during the Saluki’s 2-6 loss against University of California, Irvine at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Bad luck strikes Saluki baseball in loss to UC Irvine

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 23, 2018
Southern Illinois senior infielder Logan Blackfan runs to third base Saturday, March 10, 2018, during the Salukis' 7-2 victory against the Northern Illinois University Huskies at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Logan Blackfan, SIU’s biggest bat

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 22, 2018
Junior second baseman Nikola Vasic bunts the ball Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki baseball takes down SIUE

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2018
Freshman infielder Grey Epps holds his necklace in his mouth as he passes the ball infield Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki baseball suffers series loss to Fighting Illini

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 18, 2018
Senior short stop Connor Kopach throws the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki baseball splits doubleheader with Illinois

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2018
Southern Illinois senior infielder Connor Kopach watches a ground ball Saturday, March 10, 2018, during the Salukis' 7-2 victory against the Northern Illinois University Huskies at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki baseball five-game win streak comes to end

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 13, 2018
Junior left fielder Alex Lyon dives for the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Harrison and Lyon sweep MVC weekly awards

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2018
Isaac Ingram, a senior studying criminology from Harrisburg, practices weight throw Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at the student recreation center. Ingram had the seventh-best throw in the nation at the 2018 Indiana Relay with a throw at 71'-7.5" (21.83m).

Kern and Ingram conclude indoor season at NCAA Championships

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2018
Southern Illinois senior infielder Logan Blackfan runs to third base Saturday, March 10, 2018, during the Salukis' 7-2 victory against the Northern Illinois University Huskies at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki baseball completes sweep of Northern Illinois

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2018
SIU freshman guard Mackenzie Silvey, right, is pushed by Lindedwood's sophomore guard Brianna Mueller during the Salukis' 90-68 win against the Lindenwood Lynx Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at SIU Arena (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki women bow out of MVC Tournament

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2018
Senior infielder Hunter Anderson bats the ball Friday, March 9, 2018, during the Salukis’ 4-0 win against Northern Illinois University at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Nathan Dodd | @NathanMDodd)

Saluki baseball wins third straight

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2018
Cindy Stein, head women's basketball coach, celebrates after a point is scored Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Women’s basketball advances to MVC Tournament semifinals

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 9, 2018
Senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to make a pass Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, during the Salukis 90-68 win against the Lindenwood Lynx at SIU arena. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Four Saluki women named to All-MVC teams

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2018
Junior infielder Hunter Anderson scores a run by sliding into home during SIU’s 3-2 win against the Evansville Purple Aces on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. Anderson scored two runs during the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Saluki baseball blows out Murray State

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2018
Senior first baseman Logan Blackfan makes a diving catch Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

‘We believe in each other,’ Saluki Baseball talks slow start to the season

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2018
Salukis swat down SEMO Redhawks

Salukis swat down SEMO Redhawks

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2018
Infielders Ryan Sabo, Will Farmer, Connor Kopach and Logan Blackfan watch freshman pitcher Brad Harrison and junior catcher Nick Hutchins practice between innings Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The Murray State Racers beat the Salukis 13-10. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Harrison named MVC Pitcher of the Week

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 5, 2018
Senior first baseman Logan Blackfan makes a diving catch Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki baseball suffers sweep in home-opening series

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 4, 2018
Members of the Saluki women's basketball team celebrate after a basket Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki women blowout Evansville on Senior Day

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2018
Junior left fielder Alex Lyon dives for the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

SIU baseball drops second game to Louisiana Monroe

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2018
Junior outfielder Kenton Crawford takes a moment to think Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Louisiana Monroe’s Warhawks 5-4 win over the Salukis’ at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki baseball loses home opener to Louisiana Monroe

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2018
Members of the Saluki women's basketball team celebrate after a basket Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki women’s basketball completes sweep of Sycamores

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
March 1, 2018
Infielders Ryan Sabo, Will Farmer, Connor Kopach and Logan Blackfan watch freshman pitcher Brad Harrison and junior catcher Nick Hutchins practice between innings Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The Murray State Racers beat the Salukis 13-10. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Harrison leads Salukis in shutout of Belmont

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 27, 2018
Isaac Ingram, a senior studying criminology from Harrisburg, practices weight throw Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, at the student recreation center. Ingram had the seventh-best throw in the nation at the 2018 Indiana Relay with a throw at 71'-7.5" (21.83m).

Saluki track and field takes home five titles at MVC Championships

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 26, 2018
Junior infielder Connor Kopach swings and misses the ball during the bottom of the second inning Sunday, March 5, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The Salukis beat Western Illinois 3-2. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Saluki baseball loses three-game series to Ospreys

By Dillon Gilliland
February 25, 2018
Junior pitcher Jamison Steege throws from the mound during the first inning against University of Illinois on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The Salukis lost the game 6-5. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Steege leads Saluki baseball past North Florida

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2018
Freshman sprinter Shafiqua Maloney races in the 4x100-meter relay Saturday, March 25, 2017, during the Bill Cornell Classic in Carbondale. The Salukis won the women's relay by about two seconds. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Passing the baton: Eason and Maloney setting records for Saluki track

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2018
Head coach Cindy Stein calls out to her players during overtime Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Missouri State hands Saluki women second straight loss

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2018
Saluki baseball wins first game of the season against Austin Peay

Saluki baseball wins first game of the season against Austin Peay

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2018
Head coach Cindy Stein speaks to members of the team during a time-out Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis split season series with Loyola Ramblers

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 18, 2018
Sophomore infielder Kyleigh Decker (33) swings and misses the ball Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, during the Salukis 5-0win against Lake Land College at Charlotte West Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki softball splits double-header at Gamecock Invitational

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2018
Junior infielder Logan Blackfan looks at the stadium lights after they went out and caused a delay Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The University of Illinois beat SIU 6-5. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Saluki baseball suffers two losses to open season

By Dillon Gilliland
February 17, 2018
Freshman jumper Emani James lands in the sand Saturday, March 25, 2017, during the long jump finals at the Bill Cornell Classic in Carbondale. James placed ninth overall with her longest jump of 5.20 meters. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Saluki track and field concludes regular season at EIU Friday Night Special

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2018
Freshman guard Makenzie Silvey looks to pass the ball Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-63 victory over the Valparaiso University Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Brian Mu–oz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis defeat Valparaiso in double-overtime thriller

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2018
Junior infielder Greg Lambert retires from the field Tuesday, April 11, 2017, during the Salukis' 4-2 win against Southeast Missouri at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

‘Anything is possible,’ A look into Saluki baseball with fresh faces

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2018
Sophomore forward/center Nicole Martin reaches to block the ball from Braves' Junior forward Vanessa Markert (44) during a match-up against the Bradley University Braves, the Salukis lead by 9 for a final score of 62-53 on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at The SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki women’s basketball holds on for win against the Braves

By Dillon Gilliland
February 11, 2018
Freshman sprinter Shafiqua Maloney races in the 4x100-meter relay Saturday, March 25, 2017, during the Bill Cornell Classic in Carbondale. The Salukis won the women's relay by about two seconds. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Southern puts up strong performance at Music City Challenge

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2018
Freshman guard Mackenzie Silvey looks to pass the ball Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, duing the Salukis’ 39-36 loss to the Illlinois State University Redbirds at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Salukis suffer third straight loss to Redbirds in Pink Out game

By Dillon Gilliland
February 9, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Susie Baranski (center) high fives teammates Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, before the start of their home opener against Rend Lake College at Brechtelsbauer Field. The Saluki Softball team returns to SIU after winning the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference championship. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

New team, new depth: What’s next for Saluki softball?

By Dillon Gilliland
February 7, 2018
Head coach Cindy Stein calls out to her players during overtime Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Salukis fall short in late comeback against Northern Iowa

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2018
Junior sprinter Warren Hazel jumps over a hurdle during a invitational meet on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at student recreational center. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki men and women take first at Don DeNoon Invitational

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2018
Meet the strongest Saluki, Isaac Ingram

Meet the strongest Saluki, Isaac Ingram

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2018
Senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to make a pass Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, during the Salukis 90-68 win against the Lindenwood Lynx at SIU arena. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Drake completes season sweep of Salukis

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
February 3, 2018
Freshman sprinter Shafiqua Maloney races in the 4x100-meter relay Saturday, March 25, 2017, during the Bill Cornell Classic in Carbondale. The Salukis won the women's relay by about two seconds. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Eason and Maloney lead the pack in Black and Gold Premier

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2018
Junior jumper Austin Weigle clears the bar Saturday, March 25, 2017, during the men's high jump finals at the Bill Cornell Classic in Carbondale. Weigle placed third with his highest jump of 1.94 meters. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Throwers shine in Indiana Relays

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
January 28, 2018
Sophomore forward Nicole Martin fights Missouri State forward Aubrey Buckley for the ball Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, during the Salukis' 71-69 win over the Missouri State University Bears at SIU Arena.

Salukis win overtime battle over Missouri State

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
January 26, 2018
Freshman guard Makenzie Silvey looks to pass the ball Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-63 victory over the Valparaiso University Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Brian Mu–oz | @BrianMMunoz)

A look at the future of Saluki women’s basketball

By Dillon Gilliland
January 25, 2018
Sophomore guard Brittney Patrick drives the ball up the court Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-63 victory over the Valparaiso University Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Brian Mu–oz | @BrianMMunoz)

Silvey leads Salukis past the Crusaders

By Dillon Gilliland
January 21, 2018
Junior cross country runner Megan Krolak runs Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, before practice at the Lew Hartzog Track and Field Complex. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Saluki track and field shines at Vanderbilt Invitational

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
January 20, 2018
Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. drives the ball past Illinois State defense Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-70 win against the Illinois State Redbirds at SIU Arena. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis shoot down Illinois State Redbirds in comeback win

By Dillon Gilliland, Sports Reporter
January 13, 2018
Coach Cindy Stein yells from the sideline during the Salukis' 74-61 loss to the Evansville Purple Aces on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Saluki women suffer first conference loss to Drake

By Dillon Gilliland
January 7, 2018
Saluki Women's Basketball head coach Cindy Stein during the Salukis' 90-68 win against the Lindenwood Lynx Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at SIU Arena (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki women take down Northern Iowa Panthers in overtime thriller

By Dillon Gilliland
January 5, 2018
Coach Barry Hinson reacts to a play Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, during SIU's 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki basketball inches past Evansville Purple Aces

By Dillon Gilliland
January 3, 2018
SIU freshman forward Abby Brockmeyer fights to defend the ball during the Salukis' 90-68 win against the Lindenwood Lynx Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at SIU Arena (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Brockmeyer earns MVC Player and Newcomer of the Week

By Dillon Gilliland
January 3, 2018
SIU head men's basketball coach Barry Hinson watches an instant replay Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, during the Salukis' 69-74 loss against the St. Louis University Billikens at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Shorthanded Salukis fall to Drake Bulldogs on New Year’s Eve

By Dillon Gilliland
December 31, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Brockmeyer leads Salukis to victory in conference opener

By Dillon Gilliland
December 29, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson cheers Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, after the Salukis' 72-70 win over Loyola at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki basketball takes down North Carolina A&T on Military Appreciation Night

By Dillon Gilliland
December 20, 2017
From left: sophomore forward Austin Weiher, sophomore guard Sean Lloyd and junior guard Jonathan Wiley react to a play near the conclusion of SIU's 78-70 victory against UT-Martin on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Saluki basketball shoots down Lamar Cardinals

By Dillon Gilliland
December 17, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Saluki women fall to Western Kentucky

By Dillon Gilliland
December 10, 2017
Kylie Giebelhausen defends the ball Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, during the Salukis' loss to the SIU Edwardville Cougars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki women’s basketball takes down Martin Methodist on Field Trip Day

By Dillon Gilliland
December 7, 2017
Junior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to pass the ball Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, during SIU's 71-60 loss to Drake at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki women use late push to defeat Marshall

By Dillon Gilliland
December 2, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Saluki women fall to Morehead State for second straight loss

By Dillon Gilliland
December 1, 2017
Freshman forward Abby Brockmeyer reacts while defending the ball from SIUE freshman Christen King Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, during the Salukis' loss to the SIU Edwardsville Cougars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Brockmeyer named MVC Newcomer of the Week

By Dillon Gilliland
November 28, 2017
Sophomore forward Nicole Martin, 34, takes a stumble Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, during the Salukis' loss to the SIU Edwardsville Cougars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki women’s basketball falls to rival Cougars

By Dillon Gilliland
November 28, 2017
Junior guard Kylie Giebelhausen (32) attempts a shot while being guarded by SEMO senior guard/forward Olivia Hackmann (24) and junior guard Hannah Noe (25) during the Salukis' 77-70 win Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, against the Redhawks at SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Saluki women’s basketball inches past Redhawks in overtime

By Dillon Gilliland
November 22, 2017
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