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Junior forward Austin Weiher looks to the scoreboard Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis 64-53 victory over the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Austin Weiher to transfer from SIU

May 16, 2018
Sophomore infielder Maddy Vermejan dives for a ball Sunday, May 6, 2018, during the Salukis 8-0 win against the Northern Iowa Panthers at Charlotte West Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Saluki softball earns five All-MVC awards

May 9, 2018
Saluki head coach Barry Hinson exclaims after SIUs 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena. (Anna Spoerre | @AnnaSpoerre)

Dawg talk with Dodd: A semester in sports

May 3, 2018
Sophomore outside linebacker Airan Reed and senior safety Ryan Neal tackle Missouri States Peyton Huslig Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the Salukis 28-36 loss against the Missouri State Bears at Saluki Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Three Salukis sign NFL deals

April 30, 2018
Southern Illinois senior Jamison Steege pitches the ball, 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 rally in ninth for second win in Evansville

April 28, 2018
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)

Dawg talk with Dodd: Predicting Salukis’ MLB Draft candidates

April 27, 2018
Sophomore golfer Frankie Thomas tries to set himself up for a par putt Tuesday, Apr. 24, 2018, during the final round of the Missouri Valley Conference Championships at the Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

SIU finishes second in MVC Championships

April 24, 2018
Sophomore infielder Maddy Vermejan watches the ball Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, during the Salukis win against Lake Land College at Charlotte West Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Maddy Vermejan named MVC Player of the Week

April 23, 2018
Sophomore infield Maddy Vermejan slides into home plate Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, during the Salukis second game of the season against John A. Logan Vols at Brechtelsbauer Field. (Dylan Nelson | @DylanNelson99)

Saluki softball fails to complete sweep of Bradley

April 22, 2018
Sophomore infielder Maddy Vermejan dives for the ball Friday, March 2, 2018, during the Illinis 14-1 win against the Salukis at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

SIU softball suffers sweep at Missouri State

April 18, 2018
Freshman Emilyee McGiles, of Orland Park, determines the best shot, Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the 24th annual Saluki Invitational at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki women’s golf finish third at MVC Championships

April 18, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Men’s golf places 11th in Boilermaker Invitational

April 16, 2018
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)

Salukis swept by No. 25 Dallas Baptist

April 15, 2018
Junior infielder Connor Kopach waits for the stadium lights to come back on after they went out in the bottom of the fourth inning during the Salukis 6-5 loss to the University of Illinois on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Dallas Baptist stuns Saluki baseball with walk-off win

April 14, 2018
Sophomore infield Kyleigh Decker steals 3rd base Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, during the Salukis second game of the season against John A. Logan Vols at Brechtelsbauer Field. (Dylan Nelson | @DylanNelson99)

Saluki softball loses series to Indiana State

April 14, 2018
From left: Senior Michael Baird consults sophomore Austin Ulick, 17, of Washington, Friday, March 23, 2018, during the Saluki’s 2-6 loss against University of California, Irvine at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Salukis baseball drops first game to No. 25 Dallas Baptist

April 13, 2018
Infielders Ryan Sabo, Will Farmer, Connor Kopach and Logan Blackfan watch freshman pitcher Brad Harrison and junior catcher Nick Hutchins practice between innings Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Itchy Jones Stadium. The Murray State Racers beat the Salukis 13-10. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Dawg talk with Dodd: Harrison cementing himself as Salukis’ ace

April 13, 2018
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)

Saluki baseball wins series against Valparaiso

April 8, 2018
Southern Illinois infielder Connor Kopach (7) bunts the ball, Saturday, April 7, 2018, during the Valparaiso University Crusaders 6-2 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis at Itchy Jones Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Valparaiso evens series with Salukis

April 7, 2018
SIU mens baskebtall head coach Barry Hinson reacts after looking at the score board Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, during the Salukis 69-64 win against the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Dawg talk with Dodd: Bell not satisfied with 2017-18 basketball season

April 4, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Men’s golf places seventh in Arkansas State Intercollegiate

April 3, 2018
Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. goes for a basket Loyola center Cameron Krutwig and guard Ben Richardson Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, during the Loyola Ramblers 75-68 victory against the Southern Illinois University Salukis at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Dawg talk with Dodd: Loyola putting MVC on the map

March 29, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Wilhoit, Saluki men win Kingsmill Intercollegiate

March 27, 2018
Freshman Emilyee McGiles, of Orland Park, drives the ball, Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the 24th annual Saluki Invitational at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Russell wins Saluki Invitational, Salukis take second

March 26, 2018
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Women’s golf places third at Bama Beach Bash

March 18, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Wilhoit named MVC Golfer of the Week

March 14, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Men’s golf ties for third at South Florida Invitational

March 13, 2018
Then-freshman pitcher Brianna Jones delivers a pitch during the first game of SIU’s doubleheader against Northern Iowa on April 30, 2016, at Charlotte West Stadium. Jones threw all seven innings and struck out six batters, but picked up the loss in the game despite only allowing one run.

Brianna Jones named Pitcher of the Week

March 12, 2018
Junior guard Armon Fletcher bows his head Saturday, March. 3, 2018, during the Salukis’ 76-68 loss against the Illinois State Redbirds at the Missouri Valley Conference Arch Madness tournament in St. Louis. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Salukis eliminated from MVC Tournament by Illinois State

March 3, 2018
Members of the SIU men’s basetball team celebrate a point Friday, March. 3, 2018, during the Salukis’ 67-63 win against the Missouri State Bears at the MVC tournament in St. Louis. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Salukis advance to Arch Madness semifinals

March 2, 2018
Bradley forward Elijah Childs, right, holds down Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. as he attempts to go for a basket 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)

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd

February 28, 2018
Bradley forward Elijah Childs, right, holds down Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. as he attempts to go for a basket 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)

SIU basketball earns three more All-MVC awards

February 28, 2018
Freshman Erica Kerr putts the ball Sunday, March 26, 2017, during the Saluki Invitational at Hickory Ridge Golf Course in Carbondale. The Salukis led the tournament after the first day. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

SIU women’s golf takes eighth at GCU Invitational

February 25, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Men’s golf places eight at Seminole Intercollegiate

February 25, 2018
North Florida walks off on Salukis in 10th inning

North Florida walks off on Salukis in 10th inning

February 23, 2018
Senior Peyton Wilhoit, of Searcy, Arkansas, poses for a portrait Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Peyton Wilhoit named MVC Golfer of the Week

February 21, 2018
Coach Barry Hinson reacts after beating Illinois State Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, during the Salukis 74-70 win against the Illinois State Redbirds at SIU Arena. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd

February 21, 2018
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Men’s golf ties for 14th in Desert Intercollegiate

February 19, 2018
Saluki baseball shutout, swept in season-opening series

Saluki baseball shutout, swept in season-opening series

February 18, 2018
Senior Hanna Netisingha, of Carol Stream, makes a chip shot Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at Hickory Ridge golf course. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Netisingha earns Golfer of the Week honors

February 14, 2018
Coach Barry Hinson reacts to a play Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, during the Salukis 69-74 loss against the St. Louis University Billikens at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd

February 14, 2018
Senior Hanna Netisingha, of Carol Stream, makes a chip shot Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at Hickory Ridge golf course. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki women place fifth in first spring tournament

February 13, 2018
Junior center Kavion Pippen goes for a basket past Valparaiso guard Max Joseph Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Pippen receives second straight MVC Newcomer of the Week honor

February 12, 2018
Junior center Kavion Pippen goes for a basket past Valparaiso guard Max Joseph Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd

February 8, 2018
Senior forward Jonathan Wiley, right, pushes through UIS pressure Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, during the Salukis 69-64 win against the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd

February 1, 2018
Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd

January 24, 2018
Column: Dawg talk with Dodd, where in the world is Austin Weiher?

Column: Dawg talk with Dodd, where in the world is Austin Weiher?

January 17, 2018
Left: Freshman forward Abby Brockmeyer reacts while defending the ball from SIUE freshman Christen King Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, during the Salukis loss to the SIUE Cougars at SIU Arena. Right: Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr looks for a teammate to pass to Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, during the Salukis 69-74 loss against the St. Louis University Billikens at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. (Both Images: Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

What you missed in Saluki basketball

January 17, 2018
SIU junior guard Armon Fletcher, left, fights past Saint Louis Universitys Jordan Goodwin Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017, during the Salukis 69-74 loss against the Billikens at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis fall to Saint Louis in final non-conference road game

December 6, 2017
Cheerleaders Ariahn Hunt, left, and Alaysia Brandy, center, kneel during the national anthem Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, before the Salukis 69-64 win against the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU cheerleaders say they are being hidden during national anthem due to kneeling protests

November 29, 2017
Junior wide receiver Raphael Leonard reaches with the ball as hes tackled by Tiger defense Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The Salukis fell to the University of Memphis Tigers, 44 - 31. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Two football Salukis named to MVFC All-Newcomer Team

November 29, 2017
Senior forward Jonathan Wiley attempts to shoot a basket Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, during the Salukis’ 84-42 loss against the University of Louisville at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Saluki basketball chased out of Louisville by Cardinals

November 21, 2017
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Leathernecks wring Salukis in regular season finale

November 18, 2017
Football head coach Nick Hill speaks with a referee Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, during the Salukis 28-20 loss against the Youngstown State Penguins at Saluki Stadium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU football looks to end season with win at Western Illinois

November 15, 2017
Senior Hanna Netisingha, of Carol Stream, makes a chip shot Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, at Hickory Ridge golf course. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Golfers Wilhoit and Netisingha thrive in fall season

November 13, 2017
Sophomore linebacker Airan Reed, attempts to stop Youngstowns Ricky Davis Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, during the Salukis 28-20 loss against the Youngstown State Penguins at Saluki Stadium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Penguins freeze Saluki football on Senior Day

November 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. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

Saluki football turns attention to Youngstown State for Senior Day

November 9, 2017
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Southern Illinois is a golfer’s paradise

November 7, 2017
Sophomore guard Aaron Cook keeps the ball from opponents Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the Salukis 98-63 exhibition win against Rockhurst University at SIU Arena (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki men’s basketball rolls over Rockhurst 98-68 in home opener

November 4, 2017
Sophomore outside linebacker Airan Reed and senior safety Ryan Neal tackle Missouri States Peyton Huslig Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the Salukis 28-36 loss against the Missouri State Bears at Saluki Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki football eliminated from playoff contention with 36-28 loss to Missouri State

November 4, 2017
Junior running back Cameron Walter (22) makes a break past Missouri State senior linebacker Dylan Cole (31) during the first half of the Salukis 38-35 loss to the Bears in Springfield, Mo. (Daily Egyptian File Photo)

SIU football looks to reclaim winning ways against Missouri State

November 1, 2017
Redshirt junior forward/center Celina Vanhyfte reaches for the ball Saturday, Oct 28, 2017 during SIUs 89-41 win against Kentucky Wesleyan College. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki women terrorize Kentucky Wesleyan with 89-41 win on Halloween Night

October 28, 2017
Freshman safety Jeremy Chinn (18) brings down Coyote sophomore running back Paul Anderson (25) on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, during the Salukis 35-28 win against the University of South Dakota Coyotes at Saluki Stadium. (Daily Egyptian File Photo)

Coyotes prey on football Salukis in 42-0 shutout

October 28, 2017
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Salukis take two-game MVFC win streak to South Dakota

October 25, 2017
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Men’s basketball projected to finish fifth in MVC preseason poll

October 24, 2017
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Salukis cut down Sycamores in 45-24 victory

October 21, 2017
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Salukis set sights on Indiana State following first MVFC victory

October 19, 2017
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Women’s golf ties for third at MVC Preview

October 18, 2017
Freshman Dan Heilbron hikes the ball Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, during to the Salukis 42-7 win against the Illinois State University Redbirds at Saluki Stadium. (Branda Mitchell | @branda_mitchell)

Salukis ruffle Redbirds’ feathers with 42-7 Homecoming win

October 14, 2017
SIUs Darren Brooks brings lasting legacy to MVC Hall of Fame

SIU’s Darren Brooks brings lasting legacy to MVC Hall of Fame

October 13, 2017
Football fans fill the stands during the Salukis 50-17 win over the Murray State Racers on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, at Saluki Stadium.

Saluki football hosts rival Illinois State for Homecoming

October 13, 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.

Walt Frazier returns to SIU as Homecoming Grand Marshal

October 13, 2017
SIU Fooball head coach Nick Hill talks to members of the Saluki football team after their first fall scrimmage, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2017, at Saluki Stadium.

Saluki football still in search of first MVFC win as Homecoming approaches

October 11, 2017
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Former Saluki Sean O’Brien’s basketball career far from finished

October 11, 2017
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Wilhoit leads men’s golf to sixth place finish at David Toms Intercollegiate

October 8, 2017
Salukis rush into the stadium Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, before the match against the University of Northern Iowa at Saluki Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Jackrabbits jump all over football Salukis, win 49-14

October 7, 2017
SIU junior running back Daquan Isom (5) runs under pressure of University of Northern Iowa junior running back A.J. Allen Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, during the Salukis 24-17 loss against the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at Saluki Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Player profiles: SIU RB Daquan Isom is one tough Saluki

October 4, 2017
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Women’s golf wins APSU Intercollegiate

October 3, 2017
Junior wide receiver Raphael Leonard reaches with the ball as hes tackled by Tiger defense Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. The Salukis fell to the University of Memphis Tigers, 44 - 31. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

A look around the MVFC as SIU begins conference play

September 28, 2017
Senior middle hitter Kolby Meeks (left) and senior outside hitter Abby Barrow (right) block the ball Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, during the Salukis 2-1 win against Valparaiso University at Davies Gym. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Salukis defeat Valparaiso 3-1 in first match at Davies Gym

September 25, 2017
University of Memphis sophomore running back Patrick Taylor Jr. (6) is tackled by SIU senior inside line backer Markese Jackson (13), sophomore inside linebacker Cody Crider (29), and sophomore safety James Caesar (16) Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, during the Salukis game against the University of Memphis at the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium in Memphis, Tennessee. (Dylan Nelson | @DylanNelson99)

Salukis can’t tame Tigers, fall 44-31

September 23, 2017
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Valpo brings 17 teams to MVC, filling voids left by Wichita St.

September 21, 2017
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Women’s golf takes fifth at Cardinal Classic while setting school records

September 19, 2017
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Men’s golf closes Golfweek Conference Challenge with 11th place finish

September 19, 2017
Senior inside linebacker Markese Jackson (left) and Sophomore safety James Ceasar celebrate a tackle Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, during the SIU’s second game of the season against Southeastern Missouri State. The Salukis topped the Redhawks, 35 - 17. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Salukis soar past Redhawks 35-17 for second win of the season

September 16, 2017
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SIU women’s golf places sixth at Redbird Invitational

September 15, 2017
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SIU men’s golf ties for eighth at Wolf Run Intercollegiate tourney

September 10, 2017
Junior wide receiver Jimmy Jones (20) runs onto the field Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, before SIUs home opener against the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Saluki Stadium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU football dominates in season opener

September 9, 2017
Former SIU graduate assistant Koby Altman has been named the Cleveland Cavaliers general manager entering the 2017-18 season. Courtesy: Columbia University Athletics/Geoffrey Bolte

Former SIU graduate assistant putting his mark on the NBA

September 7, 2017
Freshman opposite hitter Maggie Nedoma, 2, strikes the ball Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, during the Salukis 3-1 loss to Arkansas State University at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @DylanNelson99)

SIU volleyball defeated in home opener

August 29, 2017
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SIU volleyball swept Saturday in Miami-Ohio Invitational

August 26, 2017
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SIU volleyball season primer with coach Thompson

August 25, 2017
Provided photo via Saluki Athletics.

From the Summit to the Valley: Get to know SIU volleyball head coach Kari Thompson

August 24, 2017
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