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Softball Highlights Mar. 19, 2023

Softball Highlights Mar. 19, 2023

By Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography, Staff Photographer
March 25, 2023
Aubree Depron (11) lays down a bunt for the Salukis when they face the Valparaiso Beacons for a weekend home series Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Anna Carder (19) rounds the bases towards home after she hit a two-run home run to help the Salukis sweep the Valparaiso Beacons in their weekend series to stay undefeated at home Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Anna Carder (19) tags out Taylor Herschbach (33) of Valparaiso at home to secure the Salukis their second out of the inning Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Erin Lee (24) goes down for the tag as Kaiah Fenters (17) of Valparaiso attempts to steal as the Salukis took on the Beacons at home in a weekend series Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

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.

[Photo] Softball Dominate Valparaiso for 7th win in a row, off to best start in over 30 years

March 20, 2023
Rylie Hamilton (1) and Jackie Lis (00) share a handshake after they score the first two outs of the inning back to back against the Beacons of Valparaiso Mar. 19, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Saluki softball ready to prove itself “one game at a time”

February 10, 2024
Lance Jones (5) yells in celebration as the Salukis catch up with the Drake Bulldogs in the second half at the Arch Madness Semifinal Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Arch Madness Highlights

By Lylee Gibbs | @lyleegibbsphotography, Photographer
March 10, 2023
Lance Jones (5) jumps to pass the ball back before reaching the end of the court as Darnell Brodie (51), Roman Penn (1), and D.J Wilkins of Drake University attempt to block as the Salukis face the Bulldogs at the Arch Madness Semifinal Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Marcus Domask (1) gets up to dunk the ball against the opposing Drake Bulldogs at the Arch Madness Semifinal Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Marcus Domask (1) gets up towards the basket to score in points as the Salukis take on the Bulldogs of Drake in the Arch Madness Semifinal Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Jawaun Newton (13) gets up towards the basket to score in points as the Salukis take on the Bulldogs of Drake in the Arch Madness Semifinal Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Tyler Lawrence, Canon Stearns, and Dylan Chambers cheer on the Salukis in The Missouri Valley tournament Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO.

Marcus Domask (1) and J.D Muila (11) share a hug after the Salukis force Missouri State out of the bracket and advance to the Semifinals of the Arch Madness Tournament Mar. 3, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Dalton Banks (3) trails alongside Alston Mason (1) as he approaches the basket when the Salukis face the Bears of Missouri State in the Arch Madness Tournament Mar. 3, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Emotions run high as seniors Lance Jones (5) and Marcus Domask (1) exit the court for their last appearance in the Arch Madness tournament as the Salukis fall to the Bulldogs of Drake Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

Marcus Domask gets up to dunk the ball against the opposing Drake Bulldogs at the Arch Madness Semifinal Mar. 4, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, MO.

[Photo] Salukis fall in semifinals to Drake 65-52

By Brandyn Wilcoxen and Cole Daily
March 5, 2023
5235: Xavier Johnson (10) holds a three up towards the stands packed with Saluki fans when the Salukis take on the Bears of Missouri State in The Valley tournament Mar. 3, 2023 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

[Photo] Arch Madness: Salukis survive and advance to semifinals, defeat Missouri State 54-51

By Brandyn Wilcoxen and Cole Daily
March 4, 2023
Elliott Stinson (29) winds up for the pitch when the Salukis take on the Cougars of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville at home Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Emma Austin (21) crosses first base just before the first baseman of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville makes the catch Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Eliott Stinson (29) catches an infield popup from the Cougars of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville getting an easy out for the Salukis Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Anna Carder (19) sends the pitch towards the shortstop of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville when the Salukis took on the Cougars at home game Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

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.

[Photo] Saluki softball swept in regular season finale

May 7, 2023
Erin Lee (24) waits for the next play as Emma Neuman (3) of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is sent to first on a walk Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Rylie Hamilton (1) catches a ground ball from third in the last game of the Coach B Classic home opener tournament against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

Elliott Stinson (29) lets go of the ball for a pitch at the start of the game against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Feb. 26, 2023 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] SIU Softball dominates at MTSU Invitational; wins three out of four games

March 16, 2023
Xavier Johnson (10) jumps to pass the ball around Toby Okani (5) and Filip Skobalj (50) of University of Illinois Chicago Feb. 8, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis survive UIC Surge for 10th Consecutive Home Win

February 9, 2023
Marcus Domask (1) jumps up to toss the ball up towards the basket as he’s blocked by Toby Okani (5) of University of Illinois Chicago Feb. 8, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) spins around Jace Carter (0) with the ball when the Salukis take on the Flames of University of Illinois Chicago Feb. 8, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Scottie Ebube (2) hangs from the basket after dunking on the Flames of the University of Illinois Chicago when they took on the Salukis Feb. 8, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Trent Brown (24) passes the ball off just before hitting the end of the court Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Jawaun Newton (13) yells in celebration after the Salukis pull ahead of Missouri State early in the game Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) looks towards the basket with the ball while jumping past the defending Missouri State during Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) moves with the ball around guarding Damien Mayo Jr. (10) of Missouri State Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

James Graham III (21) of Missouri State falls over Troy D’Amico (23) on the block attempt as D’Amico tosses the ball towards the basket Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Lance Jones (5) jumps up to bring the ball to the basket against Alston Mason (1) of Missouri State Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

JD Muila (11) looks towards the referee in wait for the ball to go back into play during the home game against Missouri State Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Lance Jones (5) looks to pass the ball across the court during the home game against Missouri State Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Lance Jones (5) dribbles the ball around the corner past guarding Chance Moore of Missouri State Feb. 5, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Jones, D’Amico lead Salukis past Missouri State to maintain Valley lead

February 5, 2023
Clarence Rupert (4) leaps to put the ball in the basket against the defending Missouri State Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) looks to pass the ball back from the logo during the game against Missouri State University Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) jumps up towards the basket over Missouri States Dalen Ridgnal (34) Feb. 5, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

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.

[Photo] SIU WBB hang tough on road but fall to UNI

March 2, 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.

[Photo] Saluki women fall just short to Missouri State 70-68

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter
February 2, 2023
Dalton Banks (3) gets up towards the basket for a layup while Justin Morgan (11) of Murray State attempts to block Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Xavier Johnson (10) passes the ball to a teammate across the court during the home game against Murray State Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Salukis fall short to Bradley

February 2, 2023
Marcus Domask (1) comes down off the basket from the dunk against Murray State helping put the Salukis further in the lead Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

A young kid holds up a sign that reads #SIUAG when kids of all ages from local schools packed the stands in support of the Dawgs during the FFA Night Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) dribbles the ball up the court during the home game against the Murray State Racers Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Saluki men’s basketball prepares for Arch Madness in St. Louis

March 2, 2023
Jawaun Newton (13) shoots from the three against the opposing Racers of Murray State University Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Lance Jones (5) drives the ball around the corner of the court past Rob Perry (2) of Murray State Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Dalton Banks (3) looks across the court to pass the ball as JaCobi Wood (24) of Murray State guards Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Jawaun Newton (13) jumps back to shoot against the opposing DJ Burns (55) of Murray State Jan. 25, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Members of the Dawg Pound clap and hold up a three’s as the first points of the game are shot by the Salukis, causing streamers to rain over the Dawg Pound in celebration Jan. 25, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

The Dawg Pound tosses up shredded pieces of The Daily Egyptian after the Murray State players are announced to celebrate the start of the game Jan. 25, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Turning their backs to the court, members of the Dawg Pound hold up copies of The Daily Egyptian and pretend to read while the starting five of the Murray State Racers are announced to the court Jan. 25, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

The Salukis welcomed a special guest to the court during the Murray State game when Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers, family member to Jawaun Newton, showed up to support Jan. 25, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask comes down off the basket from the dunk against Murray State helping put the Salukis further in the lead Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Jawaun Newton (13) shoots from the three against the opposing Racers of Murray State University Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Dalton Banks looks across the court to pass the ball as JaCobi Wood (24) of Murray State guards Jan. 25, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Trent Brown (24) shoots from behind the three line against the University of Evansville Purple Aces Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask goes in for the layup against Antoine Smith Jr. (1) of Evansville University Jan. 17, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill

[Photo] Salukis close out Murray State for 12th win in 13 games

January 25, 2023
Grey Dawg pumps his arm to the SIU Fight Song during halftime of the game against Evansville University Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Tyler Lawrence of the Dawg Pound yells in excitement as the Salukis sink the first points of the game causing streamers to rain over the student section Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Jauwan Newton (13) gets up towards the basket as Gabe Bobe (0) of Evansville attempts to block Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) pushes through Antoine Smith Jr. (1) of Evansville towards the basket Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Dalton Banks (3) stares down Gabe Spinelli (21) of Evansville while on defense Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Xavier Johnson drives the ball down the court past Gabe Bobe (0) of Evansville University who trails just behind Jan. 17, 2022 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Marcus Domask (1) goes up for the basket against the University of Evansville Purple Aces Jan. 17, 2023 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill. Domask led the game with 31 points for the Salukis moving them to a 9-1 record in Banterra

[Photo] Evansville’s comeback push not enough to overcome Saluki lead

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2023
Lance Jones (5) leaps up towards the basket for a layup against Kendall Lewis (22) of Illinois State Jan. 14, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Late Game Lift by Lance Jones helps Dawgs drop ISU, Move to First in MVC

By Joseph Bernard, Sports Editor
January 17, 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.

[Photo] Banner hanging and big wins

By Joei Younker, Sports Reporter
January 6, 2023
Tyranny Brown (1) drives the ball down the court towards the Salukis basket Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill

[Photo] Salukis close out regular season, fall to Drake

March 5, 2023
Quierra Love (0) jumps to toss the ball into the basket helping the salukis lengthen their lead against Bradley University Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

[Photo] Women's Basketball falls to Northern Iowa, drops 8th double-digit loss of the year

January 30, 2023
Jaidynn Mason (22) jumps to shoot the ball over the guarding Braves of Bradley University Jan. 5, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale Ill.

[Photo] Not the Dawg’s Day; Saluki Women’s Basketball suffers 56-point loss to conference Rival Belmont on road

January 22, 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.

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

February 25, 2023
Marcus Domask (1) leaps to approach the basket against the defending Bulldogs of Drake University Jan. 4, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Domask leads comeback for Salukis’ seventh-straight win

January 5, 2023
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[Photo] Domask leads comeback for Salukis’ seventh-straight win

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter
January 5, 2023
Thousands of balloons rain down on the packed stadium of over 7,000 attendees for the New Year’s Saluki Bash game against Belmont University Jan. 1, 2023 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

[Photo] Southern Illinois rides big second half to ring in 2023 with a win

By Brandyn Wilcoxen, Sports Reporter
January 2, 2023
Bombay the Australian shepherd leaps through John Casey’s arm and leg to catch a frisbee during the halftime performance Dec. 7, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Vino the Belgian Malinois catches a frisbee mid air during the halftime performance of Ready Go Dog Show Dec. 7, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Bombay the Australian shepherd catches a frisbee mid air during the halftime performance by Ready Go Dog Show Dec. 7, 2022 at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, Ill.

Yung Gravy holds up the dawg hand gesture with the crowd Oct. 12, 2022 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.

A group of SIU students take a video together during the Yung Gravy concert Oct. 12, 2022 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.

Yung Gravy performs for SIU crowd Oct. 12, 2022 at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale, Ill.

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