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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 SIU's 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 State's 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 Illini's 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 Rambler's 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

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 University's 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
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