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The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian
Serving the Southern Illinois University community since 1916.

The Daily Egyptian

Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter

I am a senior majoring in sports journalism and this is my second year reporting on sports for the Daily Egyptian. After I graduate, I want to report on sports, with the eventual goal of writing for professional leagues.

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Keontez Lewis (1) rushes towards the end zone as Amari Wansley (8) of Murray State tries to block Nov. 23, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale Illinois.

Salukis blank Murray State on Senior Day to close out 2024 season

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
November 23, 2024
Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

Jackrabbits flex might in beatdown of Salukis

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
November 16, 2024
Kayla Cooper (11) drives the ball towards the basket as the Salukis face ULM at home Nov. 12, 2024 at Banterra Center in Carbondale, Illinois.

ULM outlasts Salukis in back-and-forth game

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2024
Peyton Reeves (90) holds an SIU flag and sings the school fight song alongside his teammates who stand behind him after the Salukis picked up a win over Youngstown State at home, ending a six-game losing streak Nov. 9, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Dawgs come back from down 28; Win thriller against Penguins

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2024
Sophomore Guard Kennard Davis Jr. (30) attempts to guard Redshirt Freshman Guard Drew Steffe (21) during practice at the Banterra Center in Carbondale, IL Friday, November 1, 2024. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

‘It felt like home’: why a trio of players decided to stay 

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2024
Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

Dawgs doomed by sloppy second half, drop fifth in a row

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2024
Quaterback Hunter Simmons(18) is driven off the field after an injury that later was revealed to be a broken leg as the Salukis faced the Redbirds of Illinois State at home Oct.5, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

‘Injuries are frustrating’: Saluki Football lament on injury riddled season

By Nick Pfannkuche, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2024
Shane Roth (42) guards North Dakota State Joe Stoffel (82) of North Dakota State as the Salukis faced the No. 2 Bison for homecoming October 12, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Salukis drop fourth in a row on Homecoming Weekend

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2024
Second-year wide receiver Allen Middleton (15) attempts to navigate around a swarm of Illinois State defense during the annual Blackout Cancer game Oct. 5, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Battered Salukis bested by rival Illinois State

By Nick Pfannkuche
October 6, 2024
Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

Coyotes thrash Salukis to open Missouri Valley Conference play

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
September 28, 2024
Payton Brown (22) of SEMO runs down the field towards the end zone as he is tackled by Saluki Ben Bogle (35) Sept. 21, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

SEMO stuns Salukis on Family Weekend 

By Nick Pfannkuche, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2024
Nah'shawn Hezekiah (11) rushes the ball down the field as he is taken down by Redhawk Justus Johnson (18) as SIU faced SEMO in the annual War for the Wheel game Sept. 21, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois

SEMO stun Salukis to take wheel on SIU Family Weekend

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2024
Saluki Football sing the SIU school song towards the stands after the Salukis secured a win over Incarnate Word for the home opener Sept. 14, 2024 at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.

Cardinal comeback falls short to give Salukis win over Incarnate Word

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
September 14, 2024
Photo provided by Saluki Athletics

Defense paves the way for Saluki win over Austin Peay

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
September 8, 2024
Quarterback DJ Williams (2) runs the ball into the endzone to score against the Cougars of Brigham Young Aug. 31, 2024 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.

SIU Football trounced by BYU 41-13

By Nick Pfannkuche, Staff Reporter
September 4, 2024
Quarterback DJ Williams (2) runs the ball into the endzone to score against the Cougars of Brigham Young Aug. 31, 2024 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah. Photo courtesy of Saluki Athletics.

SIU Football trounced by BYU 41-13

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
August 31, 2024
Different Starters, Same Success: SIU Football aims for another solid season

Different Starters, Same Success: SIU Football aims for another solid season

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
August 27, 2024
The 8 SIU Softball seniors stand for a group photo together on Senior Day April 20, 2024 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Jason Isele | @iselephotography

Saluki softball continues weekend win streak against the Bruins

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
April 23, 2024
Freshman Kiana McDowell celebrates following 20-3 win.

Saluki softball dominated Purple Aces in weekend series

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter 
April 16, 2024
Nathan Bandy (7) slides to home base scoring a run for the Salukis during the Mar. 24, 2024 game against Valparaiso University at Itchy Jones Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois. Libby Phelps | @libbyphelpsphotography

Saluki sweeps weekend series against Valpo

By Nick Pfannkuche, Sports Reporter
March 25, 2024
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