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Senior short stop Connor Kopach throws the ball to first base Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] 'We believe in each other,' Saluki Baseball talks slow start to the season

March 7, 2018
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)

[Photo] Game-Tying Homer in the top of the ninth gets taken away for not touching home plate, as Salukis fall to Austin-Peay

February 22, 2023
Senior pitcher Allen Montgomery (35) and Sophomore catcher Mitch Fairfield jump to catch a foul ball Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Salukis swept by No. 25 Dallas Baptist

April 15, 2018
Freshman infielder Grey Epps catches the ball Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Saluki baseball suffers series loss to Fighting Illini

March 18, 2018
Sophomore catcher Austin Ulick slides home to be tagged out by Warhawk's catcher Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Senior first baseman Logan Blackfan catches the ball in an attempt to tag out a Warhawk Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior left fielder Alex Lyon catches a hit ball Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Senior first baseman Logan Blackfan catches the ball in an attempt to tag out a Warhawk Sunday, March 4, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Senior pitcher Allen Montgomery pitches the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Defense leads Salukis past Belmont

April 17, 2018
Senior pitcher Allen Montgomery pitches the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium.(Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Speed Kills: Saluki Baseball set to strike terror on the base paths

February 13, 2019
Freshman pitcher Nolan Johnson pitches the ball Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Harrison and Lyon sweep MVC weekly awards

March 12, 2018
Senior short stop Connor Kopach throws the ball to second base Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Saluki baseball splits doubleheader with Illinois

March 17, 2018
Members of the Kappa Alpha fraternity tailgate the game on the hill during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Itchy Jones Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior left fielder Alex Lyon sprints to third base Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior infielder Alex Lyon slides into second base Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis Saturday at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Louisiana Monroe Junior short stop Joey Jordan dives into second base during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Itchy Jones Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Louisiana Monroe Senior designated hitter Turner Francis slides into second base during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Itchy Jones Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Senior short stop Connor Kopach dives for first base during the Warkhawks 13-7 win against the Salukis Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Itchy Jones Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore outfielder Susie Baranski crouches for the ball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

University of Illinois senior infielder Leigh Farina throws the ball to the pitcher Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

University of Illinois junior pitcher Danielle Brochu throws the ball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium.(Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

University of Illinois junior outfielder Kiana Sherlund passes the ball during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis, Friday, March 2, 2018, at Charlotte West Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Salukis split doubleheader with Northern Iowa

May 5, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Susie Baranski passes the ball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore infielder Maddy Vermejan dives for the ball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] SIU softball suffers sweep at Missouri State

April 18, 2018
Members of the University of Illinois softball team rally before the Illini's 14-1 win against the Salukis, Friday, March 2, 2018, at Charlotte West Stadium Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore forward/guard Nicole Martin reaches for the ball Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Women's basketball advances to MVC Tournament semifinals

March 9, 2018
Freshman Forward Abby Brockmeyer reacts before attempting to make a basket Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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)

[Photo] Saluki women blowout Evansville on Senior Day

March 3, 2018
Sophomore guard Nicole Martin, right, attempts a basket Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior forward/center Celina VanHyfte pulls the ball away from a Sycamore during a match-up between the Southern Illinois Salukis and the Indiana State Sycamores, the Salukis lead by 11 for a score of 54-43 Thursday, March 1, 2018, at SIU Arena Illinois. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior guard Olivia Bowling, center, fights for possession of the ball Thursday, March 1, 2018, during the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Members of the Indiana State women's basketball team hold pinkies Thursday, March 1, 2018, before the Salukis' 54-43 victory against the Sycamore at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Senior forward Jonathan Wiley attempts to pass the ball past Bradley guard Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. The Salukis are now the lone second place team in the Missouri Valley Conference. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Gallery: Salukis beat out Bradley Braves, 74-57

By Brian Munoz and Dylan Nelson
February 11, 2018
Junior guard Armon Fletcher blocks the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore guard Aaron Cook reacts to a personal foul Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Strong second half leads Salukis to exhibition win

October 22, 2019
Junior guard Armon Fletcher reaches for the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior guard Sean Lloyd jumps for the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Braves Head Coach Brian Wardle yells to his players Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior center Kevin Pippen jumps to shoot the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore guard Aaron Cook jumps to pass the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior guard Sean Lloyd dunks the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior guard Sean Lloyd drives the ball past Bradley guard Nate Kennell Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior guard Sean Lloyd dunks the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior center Kevin Pippen fights Bradley guard Jayden Hodgson for the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior center Kevin Pippen shoots the ball under Braves defense Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior center Kevin Pippen attempts to block the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

SIU fans attempt to distract Bradley players Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior center Kevin Pippen reaches for the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena.(Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior guard Sean Lloyd reaches to steal the ball from Braves' Freshman forward Elijah Childs Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior center Kevin Pippen jumps and shoots the ball Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, during the Salukis' 74-57 win against the Bradley Braves at SIU Arena.(Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Braves' Junior forward Vanessa Markert reaches for the ball 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)

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)

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)

Sophomore forward/center Nicole Martin reaches for the ball 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)

Freshman forward Abby Brockmeyer reaches to block the ball from Braves' Freshman forward Emily Marsh 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)

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)

[Photo] Saluki women's basketball holds on for win against the Braves

February 11, 2018
Sophomore guard Kristen Nelson reaches to block the ball 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)

Freshman guard Makenzie Silver shoots the ball 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)

Junior forward/center Ashley Hummel grabs the ball 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)

Sophomore forward/center Nicole Martin shoots the ball under Braves defense 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)

Junior forward/center Ashley Hummel shoots the ball 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)

Sudheer Parvathaneni of Carbondale scoops an iced drink into a plastic cup at the Indian food booth during the International Food Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at The SIU Student Center.

Gallery: 2018 International Food Festival

By Mary Newman and Dylan Nelson
February 9, 2018
Sophomore Chemistry major Marcus Bean, 20, passes the ball to his teammate Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore Radio, Television and Design major Alex Albensoeder, 20, passes a ball through the goal Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore Chemistry major Marcus Bean, 20, passes the ball through a goal Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Junior Mechanical Engineering major Matthew Lunde, 20, passes the ball to his teammateMonday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Saluki Quidditch more about athletics than Potter universe

April 2, 2018
Junior Computer Science major, Jeremy Devries, 21, passes the ball to his teammate Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Sophomore Chemistry major Marcus Bean, 20, passes the ball to his teammate Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Photojournalist Richard Sitler photographs demonstrators Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Photographer exhibits Peace Corps experiences at The Varsity

January 24, 2018
Protesters walk the streets Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Protesters hold signs while waiting to cross a busy public road Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Vivian Robinson, of Harrisonburg, far left, and her daughter Rosie, immediate right, march Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. Vivian says she's running for democrats committee woman of the 15th district and she "feels strongly about women's issues, and feels strongly for a major change in the next election. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Protesters wait to cross a busy street Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

A mother and her daughter march along with many others while police block off traffic Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

George Mendez, of Carbondale, walks down the road Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, during the MSouthern Illinois March to the Polls demonstration in Carbondale. " I feel [that] we need to resist current policy coming out of Washington," Mendez saieeioiieeand to pay more attention to peoples rights. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Protestors march up Illinois Avenue Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Protesters walk the streets Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, during the Southern Illinois March to the Polls in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Senior forward Jonathan Wiley holds the ball under Tiger defense Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, during the Salukis 69-51 win against the Jackson State Tigers at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Salukis tame Jackson State Tigers 69-51

By Ryan Demer
December 13, 2017
Junior guard Sean Lloyd passes the ball Wednesday, Dec. 13, during the Salukis 69-51 win against the Jackson State Tigers at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Tiger junior guard/forward Charles Taylor blocks the ball Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, during the Salukis 69-51 win against the Jackson State Tigers at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Valparaiso University senior middle hitter Taylor Graboski celebrates a point scored Monday, September 25, 2017 during the Salukis' 2-1 win against the Crusaders at Davies Gym. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Semester in Photos: Fall 2017

By Photography Staff
December 13, 2017
Junior guard Eric McGill reaches for the ball Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, during the Salukis’ 75-69 loss against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

[Photo] Salukis fall prey to rival SEMO 75-69

December 9, 2017
Redhawk senior guard Daniel Simmons (23) and senior guard Milos Vranes blocks the ball Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, during the Salukis’ 75-69 loss against the Southeast Missouri Redhawks at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

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