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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

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.

Women’s volleyball coach leaves SIU for UIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salukis completes sweep against Stetson in season opener

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 2, 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

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

January 29, 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

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

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

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

January 19, 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

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

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

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

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

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

December 30, 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

December 23, 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)

December 15, 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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

November 30, 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

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

November 19, 2016
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