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S3 Ep.10: Bears break Kruse, Hall of Fame busts, Salukis go winless

By Jordan Kruse, Ryan Grieser, and Howard Woodard
November 2, 2024
Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

Bill’s Story: Saluki football alum who lost legs hopes to walk at next Homecoming

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
November 29, 2023
PJ Jules (4) yells in celebration moments after he takes down Murray State on defense Oct. 14, 2023 at Roy Stewart Stadium in Murray, Kentucky.

Confidence and communication on defense anchors Saluki football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
Volleyball looks to correct mistakes to return to winning form

Volleyball looks to correct mistakes to return to winning form

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2023
Saluki 2023 Hall of Fame class features five legendary members and a historic football team

Saluki 2023 Hall of Fame class features five legendary members and a historic football team

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
October 19, 2023
Chris Presto and Amir Dwight high five after completing a day of volunteer work at the 150th anniversary celebration of Rendleman Orchard June 28, 2023 at Rendleman Orchard in Alto Pass, Illinois.

SIU student athletes connect with community by giving back

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2023
A close up of the new Saluki basketball uniforms for this season Sept. 13, 2023 in Carbondale, Illinois.

New threads give vintage look for Saluki basketball

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2023
NIL taking shape for student athletes at SIU

NIL taking shape for student athletes at SIU

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2023
Defensive tackle Kam Bowdry (96) of Southern Illinois stares down offensive lineman Jalen Armstrong (55) of Austin Peay as they wait for the play to begin Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

The game inside the game on the gridiron: one-on-ones in football

By Howard Woodard, Sports Editor
September 19, 2023
The Salukis take the field for the first game of the season as they face Austin Peay at home Sept. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Bring back the Wheel! Salukis aim for revenge in rivalry game against SEMO

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2023
D'Ante' Cox (2) leaps into the air in an attempt to complete the pass from quarterback Nic Baker (8) as he approaches the end zone as the Salukis face Austin Peay at home for the season opener Aug. 2, 2023 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis soar in season opener, dominate Austin Peay 49-23 at home

By Howard Woodard, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2023
Gwen Poore is a multisport athlete who runs the sports department for Carbondale Community High School.

“You have to walk the talk:” CCHS athletic director does just that

By Howard Woodard, Staff Reporter
July 7, 2023
Rylie Hamilton (1) cheers as she walks back into the dugout after putting the Salukis on the board for the first run of the game with her solo home run Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Scoring late is the story as Softball advances to MVC Tournament Championship

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
May 13, 2023
Salukis walkoff Edwardsville on single in extras

Salukis walkoff Edwardsville on single in extras

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
May 10, 2023
Kaber Rog (31) at bat against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis Rout Southern Indiana 14-3 at Home

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
May 2, 2023
Salukis play complete baseball in order to finish strong

Salukis play complete baseball in order to finish strong

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 26, 2023
Southern Illinois sophmore Marcellus Fletcher in the Men's Long Jump Saturday, March 24, 2018 during the Bill Cornell Spring Classic at the Lew Hertzog Track and Field complex. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

SIU Track and Field grabs two first-place finishes at Jesse Owens Classic

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2023
Bringing the thrill of baseball back to Marion

Bringing the thrill of baseball back to Marion

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2023
Kaber Rog (31) at bat against the Belmont Bruins April 8th, 2023 at the Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Salukis win Alumni Weekend series over Evansville

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 17, 2023
Tori Schullian (25) strikes the ball in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SEMO dominates SIU, win 9-0 in five innings

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2023
Southern Illinois senior infielder Drew Curtis (19) gets congratulated by his teamates after hitting a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Salukis stay hot, sweep Belmont at home

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 9, 2023
The Salukis cheer for their team from the dugout in the game against SEMO March 28, 2023 at the Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Softball sweeps Indiana State at home

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
April 2, 2023
World Baseball Classic has global impact; SIU players react 

World Baseball Classic has global impact; SIU players react 

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 31, 2023
Southern Illinois outfielder Kenton Crawford (23) hits 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)

Salukis walkoff UT Martin in extras and win fifth in a row

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 28, 2023
Junior Chris Cole competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the SIU Swimming and Diving invitational at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Mun–oz | @BrianMMunoz)

Freshman Ruard van Renen makes history at NCAA Championships

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 26, 2023
College basketball players perform constant balancing act

College basketball players perform constant balancing act

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2023
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)

Salukis snap four-game skid with win over UT Martin

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 16, 2023
SIU struggles late, fall in second round of MVC tournament to Belmont

SIU struggles late, fall in second round of MVC tournament to Belmont

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 11, 2023
From Curaçao to Carbondale: The story of Kaeber Rog

From Curaçao to Carbondale: The story of Kaeber Rog

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2023
Saluki Softball gather around home plate to congratulate Rylie Hamilton (1) on her solo home run which scored the first points for the Salukis at the Coach B Classic home opener tournament Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

SIU Softball goes 4-0 at home, dominates Saluki Invitational

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2023
Winning women in Saluki sports

Winning women in Saluki sports

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2023
Jaidynn Mason (22) guards Paige Rocca (22) of Missouri State as she follows her down the court Feb. 01, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

SIU WBB hang tough on road but fall to UNI

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
March 2, 2023
Southern Illinois sophmore catcher Austin Ulick reacts after a player for the Crusaders hit a homerun, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Billikens win big and spoil Salukis’ home opener

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2023
Promise Taylor (55) wins the ball over for the Salukis in the tip-off against Isis Fitch (24) of Bradley University Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Taylor drops triple-double as SIU dominates Evansville in wire-to-wire win on Senior Day

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
February 25, 2023
SIU golfer Moyea Russell takes a swing at a ball on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Course in Carbondale, Illinois. Russell, who was named MVC golfer of the week recipient in late September, after hitting three rounds of 74, 73, and 74 for a total score of 221 (+5) to tie for eight place overall.

Women’s Golf Finishes 10th at Islander Classic

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
February 22, 2023
SIU handed crushing loss at home from Bradley 50-48

SIU handed crushing loss at home from Bradley 50-48

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2023
Still waiting for the respect they deserve: Women in sports

Still waiting for the respect they deserve: Women in sports

By Joei Younker and Howard Woodard
February 18, 2023
Freshmen Marcus Domask drives towards the basket SIU’s 63-50 win vs. Valparaiso on Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020 at the Banterra Center.

Salukis outlast Valparaiso on the road 66-62

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
February 15, 2023
Ashley Jones (23) tosses the ball up towards the basket against Bradley University Jan. 5, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

Saluki women suffer tough loss to Illinois State 73-70

By Howard Woodard, Sports Reporter
February 11, 2023
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