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Saluki senior Polina Dozortseva, left, and junior Vitoria Beirao embrace Saturday, April 15, 2017, following Dozortseva’s singles match. The Salukis beat the Missouri State Bears 6-1 during the final home tennis match in program history at the University Courts. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

SIU women’s tennis sweeps Missouri State in final home match in program history

By Jonathan Thompson
April 16, 2017
Junior middle hitter Kolby Meeks, a transfer from the University of South Alabama, watches as head coach Justin Ingram demonstrates how to serve during practice Monday, Feb. 1, 2016, in Davies Gym. Meeks said she transferred to SIU because she wasn't playing as much as she wanted to at South Alabama and felt she had a better chance playing here with a great team and coach. "We're excited to have her," said Ingram. "I think she fits in great with the group of girls we have right now. Our team is very welcoming and doing a good job making sure she fits in."

Women’s volleyball coach leaves SIU for UIC

By Jonathan Thompson
April 11, 2017
Graduate assistant coach Raluca Mita congratulates senior Meagan Monaghan on Sunday, April 9, 2017, after Monaghan won a match against Bradley sophomore Malini Wijesinghe at the University Courts. The Salukis beat the Braves 4-3. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Women’s tennis gets tough win over Bradley, is now 2-2 in conference play

By Jonathan Thompson
April 10, 2017
Freshman Param Pun hits a forehand in his singles match during SIU’s 7-0 win against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Tennis freshman talks first and last semester at SIU

By Jonathan Thompson
April 5, 2017
Sophomore wide receiver Landon Lenoir takes the ball down the field while redshirt freshman safety Quá Brown (19) pursues during SIU football’s first spring scrimmage of the season on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Saluki Stadium.

SIU’s football kicks off spring practice with first scrimmage

By Jonathan Thompson
March 26, 2017
Senior Piotr Baranski prepares to hit a forehand during his singles match at SIU’s 7-0 win against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Men’s tennis sweeps Eastern Kentucky while women fall to Wichita State

By Jonathan Thompson
March 25, 2017
Senior first basewoman Shaye Harre directs another player during a play Friday, March 3, 2017, during SIU's 1-7 loss to the University of Kentucky at Charlotte West Stadium. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Salukis cruise by Southern Utah in blowout win

By Jonathan Thompson
March 14, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson reacts to a play during SIU's 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

SIU’s lone men’s basketball commit for 2017 class decommits

By Jonathan Thompson
March 9, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson hugs senior guard Mike Rodriguez as he and fellow senior guard Leo Vincent walk off the floor for the last time in their Saluki careers Saturday, March 4, 2017, during SIU’s 63-50 loss to Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball tournament semifinals at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. (Sean Carley | @SeanMCarley)

Illinois State’s hot first-half shooting too much for Salukis to overcome

By Jonathan Thompson
March 4, 2017
Junior forward Thik Bol prepares to make a free throw near the conclusion of the Salukis’ 74-70 win over Texas Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Two Salukis selected for All-League awards

By Jonathan Thompson
February 28, 2017
Freshman guard/forward Tiajaney Hawkins hugs senior forward Kim Nebo on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, after SIU’s 69-63 win over Bradley at SIU Arena. Nebo, who was recognized as one of the team's senior players after the game, scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in her last home game. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Salukis sweep season series with Bradley for a senior night victory

By Jonathan Thompson
February 26, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson talks with his players Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, during the Salukis' 72-70 win over Loyola at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Salukis hold off Loyola for a senior night victory

By Jonathan Thompson
February 25, 2017
Saluki freshman guard Kristen Nelson attempts to keep the ball away from Redbird sophomore guard Katrina Beck during SIU’s 57-48 victory against Illinois State on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017, at SIU Arena. Nelson scored five points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Salukis defeat Illinois State in second matchup of season

By Jonathan Thompson
February 24, 2017
Junior forward Sean O'Brien looks to make a pass during SIU’s 71-59 victory against Bradley on Feb. 17 at SIU Arena. O’Brien led the Salukis in scoring with 24 points in the game. 

Salukis lose a close one to Illinois State in final road game

By Jonathan Thompson
February 22, 2017
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez takes the ball down the court during SIU's 78-70 victory against UT-Martin on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Salukis break three-game losing streak in win over Indiana State

By Jonathan Thompson
February 19, 2017
Itchy Jones Stadium, Home of Saluki Baseball. DE stock photo.

Salukis completes sweep against Stetson in season opener

By Jonathan Thompson
February 19, 2017
Ryan Netemeyer warms up during SIU's 4-1 win against Western Illinois on May 7, 2016, at Itchy Jones Stadium.

Salukis fend off late rally by Stetson to win season opener

By Jonathan Thompson
February 18, 2017
Senior forward Kim Nebo wipes sweat from her face during the Salukis' 74-61 loss to Evansville Purple Aces on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at the SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Salukis drop season series to Evansville

By Jonathan Thompson
February 17, 2017
The SIU swimming and diving team cheers Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, during the Salukis' 75-70 loss to the Evansville Purple Aces at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki swim and dive makes its own unique contributions to men’s basketball

By Jonathan Thompson
February 16, 2017
Salukis and Shockers scramble for the ball during SIU's 87-68 loss to Wichita State on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Wichita State surges past the Salukis in big second half

By Jonathan Thompson
February 15, 2017
Walt Frazier is announced during halftime of the Salukis’ 75-70 loss to Evansville on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, at SIU Arena. Frazier attended the game to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Salukis' 1967 National Invitation Tournament championship.

Saluki athletics celebrates 50th anniversary of the 1967 NIT championship

By Jonathan Thompson
February 11, 2017
Evansville senior guard Christian Benzon reaches for the ball Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, during the Purple Aces' 75-70 win over the Salukis at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Salukis stuck in a rut, lose to Evansville

By Jonathan Thompson
February 11, 2017
Saluki football players celebrate on the sidelines after their 38-31 overtime victory against Youngstown State University at the homecoming game Oct. 24, 2015, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Saluki football loses another assistant coach to the MAC football conference

By Jonathan Thompson
February 10, 2017
Junior forward Thik Bol goes for the ball Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, during SIU's 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Northern Iowa breaks Salukis’ three game winning streak

By Jonathan Thompson
February 8, 2017
Long time Saluki basketball and football fan Tilden Parks, of Marion, reacts in exasperation to a point lost to Missouri State on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, during the Salukis' 85-84 win against the Bears at SIU Arena. The game marked Parks' 533rd consecutive SIU men's home basketball game. (Morgan Timms | @Morgan_Timms)

Saluki superfan has not missed a home football, basketball game since 1978

By Jonathan Thompson
February 8, 2017
Junior forward Thik Bol goes for the ball Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, during SIU's 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki winning streak continues after close victory over Loyola

By Jonathan Thompson
February 4, 2017
Bobby Wood, a senior from St. Louis studying aviation management, looks to distract the opposing team Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, during the Salukis' 85-65 win against Bradley at SIU Arena. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Salukis split season series against Bradley with blowout win

By Jonathan Thompson
February 1, 2017
Graduate right handed pitcher Bryce Sablotny delivers the baseball during SIU's 6-5 win against SEMO on March 1, 2016, at Itchy Jones Stadium. Sablotny went 5.2 innings and struck out five. 

SIU baseball picked second in MVC preseason poll; three players named all-conference

By Jonathan Thompson
February 1, 2017
Saluki sophomore guard Sean Lloyd jumps to pass the ball Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, during SIU's 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Salukis snap three-game losing streak in nail-biting win over Missouri State

By Jonathan Thompson
January 28, 2017
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Jason Frasor throws in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians on Friday, July 25, 2014, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 6-4. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/MCT)

SIU Athletics inducts hall of fame class of 2017

By Jonathan Thompson
January 28, 2017
Junior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to make a pass during the Salukis' 70-63 win against Murray State on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Salukis snap four-game losing streak in win over Bradley

By Jonathan Thompson
January 27, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson talks to his players Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, during SIU's 58-57 loss against the Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Nothing goes right for Salukis in loss to Wichita State

By Jonathan Thompson
January 24, 2017
Junior forward Thik Bol prepares to make a free throw near the conclusion of the Salukis’ 74-70 win over Texas Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Salukis split season series with Drake

By Jonathan Thompson
January 18, 2017
Senior forward Kim Nebo looks to put up a shot during SIU’s 78-60 loss to the Bears on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at SIU Arena. Nebo scored four points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Missouri State offense too much for Salukis to handle

By Jonathan Thompson
January 15, 2017
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez attempts a basket during SIU's 78-70 victory against UT-Martin on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Rodriguez’s big second half propels Salukis to victory over Aces

By Jonathan Thompson
January 14, 2017
Saluki senior forward Sean O'Brien passes the ball by Illinois State senior guard Tony Wills during SIU’s 60-53 loss to the Redbirds on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at SIU Arena. O'Brien scored a team-high 15 points in the game. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Salukis fall apart in second half, lose to Illinois State

By Jonathan Thompson
January 12, 2017
Saluki senior guard Rishonda Napier (13) reacts after a play at a game Friday, Dec. 8, 2016, against Southeast Missouri at SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Salukis continue to struggle, lose to Drake

By Jonathan Thompson
January 8, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson celebrates following the Salukis' 80-74 overtime win against the Indiana State Sycamores on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Salukis defeat Indiana State in overtime thriller

By Jonathan Thompson
January 5, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson reacts to a call during the Salukis' 85-81 loss to Wright State on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Sean Carley | @SCarleyDE)

SIU loses to Bradley in first conference game of the season

By Jonathan Thompson
December 29, 2016
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)

Salukis come alive at the end of the second half, beat UT-Martin

By Jonathan Thompson
December 22, 2016
Senior guard Leo Vincent looks to shoot a basket past Saint Louis freshman forward Elliott Welmer on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, during the Salukis’ 70-55 win against the Billikens at SIU Arena. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Salukis take control in second half in victory against Saint Louis (PHOTOS)

By Jonathan Thompson
December 14, 2016
SIU junior guard Jonathan Wiley and Bearkat senior forward/center Aurimas Majauskas reach to rebound a missed shot during the Salukis' 79-73 fall to Sam Houston State on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Salukis can’t complete comeback, lose to Sam Houston State

By Jonathan Thompson
December 10, 2016
Saluki senior guard Rishonda Napier (13) reacts following a play Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, during SIU's 77-70 win against Southeast Missouri at SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

SIU women’s basketball recovers from messy start to defeat SEMO

By Jonathan Thompson
December 9, 2016
Junior forward Thik Bol (40) holds himself back from fouling as Missouri Southern junior guard CJ Carr (0) attempts to recover a loose ball Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

NCAA rule changes have been problematic for fouling Salukis

By Jonathan Thompson
December 6, 2016
Junior forward Thik Bol prepares to make a free throw near the conclusion of the Salukis’ 74-70 win over Texas Southern on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Bol making immediate impact on both ends of the court

By Jonathan Thompson
December 6, 2016
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez goes up for a basket while being guard by Texas Southern junior guard Jalan McCloud and graduate center Marvin Jones during the Salukis’ 74-70 win over the Tigers on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

SIU men’s basketball wins nail-biter against Texas Southern (VIDEO)

By Jonathan Thompson
December 3, 2016
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez gets fouled as he goes to the rim during the Salukis' 89-85 win against Murray State on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Sean Carley | @SCarleyDE)

Rodriguez is stepping up big for Saluki basketball

By Jonathan Thompson
November 30, 2016
Saluki coach Barry Hinson celebrates after SIU's 89-85 win against Murray State on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Sean Carley | @SeanMCarley)

SIU men’s basketball beats Murray State in overtime thriller

By Jonathan Thompson
November 29, 2016
Saluki football players celebrate after their 44-34 win against Western Illinois on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

SIU football wins on senior day with dramatic second-half comeback

By Jonathan Thompson
November 19, 2016
Leatherneck sophomore quarterback Sean McGuire heads toward the end zone during the first half of the Salukis' matchup against WIU on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Western Illinois leads SIU football at halftime, 24-14

By Jonathan Thompson
November 19, 2016
Junior middle hitter Alex Rosignol (21) and junior outside hitter Andrea Estrada go for a block during Loyola's 3-1 victory against the Salukis on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Davies Gym. (Sean Carley | @SCarleyDE)

SIU volleyball swept by Wichita State for first time at home this season

By Jonathan Thompson
November 18, 2016
Senior guard Mike Rodriguez (1) goes for a basket Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, during the Salukis' 85-64 win over the Missouri Southern Lions at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU men’s basketball blows out Missouri Southern for first win of season

By Jonathan Thompson
November 16, 2016
Freshman guard Kristen Nelson attempts a basket during SIU's 114-24 exhibition win against McMurray College on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

SIU women’s basketball integrating underclassmen into rotations

By Jonathan Thompson
November 16, 2016
SIU senior setter/hitter Meg Viggars attempts to score past Northern Iowa senior outside hitter Amie Held (3) and senior middle hitter Kayla Haneline (13) during the Salukis' 3-2 win over Northern Iowa on Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, at Davies Gym. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

SIU volleyball looking to finish season strong, prepared for postseason

By Jonathan Thompson
November 15, 2016
SIU senior guard Mike Rodriguez (1) tries to fake out Wright State sophomore guard Mark Hughes (3) during the Salukis' 85-81 loss to Wright State on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Sean Carley | @SCarleyDE)

SIU men’s basketball gets blown out by Arkansas

By Jonathan Thompson
November 15, 2016
Coach Nick Hill and his coaching staff watch a play Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, during the Salukis' 35-28 win over the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Saluki Stadium. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU football’s comeback bid against Youngstown State falls short

By Jonathan Thompson
November 12, 2016
Sophomore quarterback Sam Straub (4) looks to make a pass Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, during the Salukis' matchup against the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Saluki Stadium. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU football trailing Youngstown State at half

By Jonathan Thompson
November 12, 2016
Coach Barry Hinson reacts to a call during the Salukis' 85-81 loss to Wright State on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Sean Carley | @SCarleyDE)

SIU men’s basketball loses first game of season to Wright State

By Jonathan Thompson
November 11, 2016
Saluki sophomore wide receiver Billy Reed (17) is tackled by Coyotes sophomore defensive back Danny Rambo (26) as senior defensive back Jacob Warner (24) closes in on the pair during SIU's 35-28 victory Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

SIU football earns first conference win in nail-biter against South Dakota (VIDEO)

By Jonathan Thompson
November 5, 2016
Players burst onto the field Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, prior to the Salukis' 35-28 win against the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Saluki Stadium. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU football leads South Dakota at half, 21-7

By Jonathan Thompson
November 5, 2016
Senior point guard Rishonda Napier (13) and MacMurray freshman guard Karlie Davis (35) reach to recover a loose ball Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, during the Salukis' 114-24 exhibition win over the MacMurray Highlanders at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU women’s basketball dominates with 90-point victory in exhibition game

By Jonathan Thompson
November 4, 2016
Sophomore guard Sean Lloyd (13) lays up a shot past UMSL senior guard Joseph English and junior guard Steven Davis on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, during the Salukis' 72-67 exhibition win over the UMSL Tritons at SIU Arena. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU men’s basketball struggles in exhibition win over Missouri-St. Louis

By Jonathan Thompson
November 3, 2016
Junior middle hitter Alex Rosignol (21) and junior outside hitter Andrea Estrada go for a block during Loyola's 3-1 victory against the Salukis on Friday, Oct. 28, 2016, in Davies Gym. (Sean Carley | @SCarleyDE)

SIU volleyball dominates Bradley after tough loss

By Jonathan Thompson
October 29, 2016
Sophomore wide receiver Darrell James (8) makes a break past Sycamore junior defensive back Brenton Lockett (32) during the Salukis' homecoming match up against the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, in Carbondale. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

SIU receiver serves as big-play threat despite inexperience at position

By Jonathan Thompson
October 26, 2016
Saluki freshman wide receiver Landon Lenoir dives with the ball past Sycamore freshman defensive back Kevin Scott during SIU’s homecoming game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. The Salukis lost with a final score of 22-14. (Anna Spoerre | @annaspoerre)

4 things we learned from SIU football’s loss to Indiana State

By Jonathan Thompson
October 23, 2016
SIU senior quarterback Josh Straughan runs with the ball during the Salukis' 45-39 loss to South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

SIU football drops third straight game with loss to Illinois State

By Jonathan Thompson
October 15, 2016
Saluki senior inside linebacker Chase Allen tackles Jackrabbit junior tight end Dallas Goedert during the first half of the SIU's 45-39 loss to South Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, at Saluki Stadium. (Jacob Wiegand | @JacobWiegand_DE)

SIU football making small improvements with new defense

By Jonathan Thompson
October 11, 2016
Saluki football coach Nick Hill confronts a referee during the Salukis' 45-39 loss to South Dakota State at Saluki Stadium while junior offensive lineman Austin Olsen looks on.

South Dakota State’s offense too much for SIU football, Salukis lose 45-39

By Jonathan Thompson
October 8, 2016
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU volleyball bounces back with win against Indiana State

By Jonathan Thompson
October 8, 2016
SIU men's basketball coach Barry Hinson squats during SIU's 83-58 loss to the Shockers on Jan. 9 at SIU Arena. (DailyEgyptian.com file photo)

SIU men’s basketball picks up first class of 2017 recruit

By Jonathan Thompson
October 5, 2016
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