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Senior middle hitter Kolby Meeks, 1, spikes ball, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 loss against the Bradley University Braves, at Davies Gym. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki volleyball falls to SEMO

September 4, 2018
Junior quarterback Sam Straub rushes Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, during the Salukis 24-17 loss to the University of Northern Iowa at Saluki Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki football rolls past Murray State in season opener

August 31, 2018
Nic Baker (left), a freshman, of Rochester, Tremayne Lee (center), a freshman, of Springfield, and Skyler Peterman (right), a sophomore, of Carbondale, assist in the football drills on Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018, at the Saluki Football Fan Fest, at Saluki Stadium.

Saluki Football holds eighth annual Fan Fest

August 24, 2018
Saluki sophmore Kyleigh Decker reaches for a foul ball Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki softball swept by Drake

April 8, 2018
Saluki sophmore Susie Baranski bunts the ball Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Salukis fall in doubleheader versus Drake

April 8, 2018
Saluki sophmore Susie Baranski bunts the ball Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki softball delivers walk-off win against SEMO

April 6, 2018
Junior Mechanical Engineering major Matthew Lunde, 20, passes the ball to his teammateMonday, Jan. 29, 2018 during quidditch practice at the student recreation center in Carbondale. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki Quidditch more about athletics than Potter universe

April 2, 2018
Saluki senior Savannah Fisher slides into second base during a play Sunday, March 25, 2018, during the Blackout Cancer game, where the Salukis took a 6-3 win against Illinois State University, at Charlotte West Stadium. (Corrin Hunt | @CorrinIHunt)

Saluki softball splits Valpo doubleheader

March 31, 2018
Saluki softball shuts down SLU

Saluki softball shuts down SLU

March 21, 2018
SIU Softball members celebrate a home run Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 win against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki softball tops Loyola in extras 5-4

March 18, 2018
Senior pitcher Savannah Dover winds up a ball Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, during the Salukis home opener against Rend Lake College. The Saluki Softball team returns to SIU after winning the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference championship. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki softball splits doubleheader with Loyola

March 17, 2018
Sophomore infielder Kyleigh Decker (33) swings and misses ball, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Charlotte West Stadium. The Salukis beat the Lake Land Lakers, 5-0. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

SIU softball close out USF Under Armour Showcase with dominant win

March 11, 2018
SIU junior pitcher Brianna Jones winds up the ball Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, during the Salukis second game of the season against John A. Logan College at Brechtelsbauer Field. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki softball splits second doubleheader in Under Armour Showcase

March 10, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Susie Baranski (center) high fives teammates Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, before the start of their home opener against Rend Lake College at Brechtelsbauer Field. The Saluki Softball team returns to SIU after winning the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference championship. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki softball sweeps first doubleheader of USF Under Armour Showcase

March 10, 2018
SIU Softball members celebrate a home run Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 win against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Salukis close out Coach B Classic on a high note

March 4, 2018
Junior pitcher Brianna Jones gets ready to deliver a pitch Saturday, March 3, 2018, during the Salukis 8-1 win over the Northern Illinois Huskies at Charlotte West Stadium. (Cameron Hupp | @CHupp04)

Salukis split second doubleheader at Coach B Classic

March 3, 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)

Saluki softball drops first two in Coach B Classic

March 3, 2018
Junior guard Marcus Bartley hypes up the crowd Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis 65-59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Reagan Gavin | @RGavin_DE)

Bartley and Cook named to All-Academic Second Team

March 1, 2018
Senior forward Jonathan Wiley high fives senior forward John Gardner Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, during the Salukis 81-80 win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Seniors Tyler Smithpeters and Jonathan Wiley close out Saluki career

March 1, 2018
Junior guard Armon Fletcher gestures towards the crowd Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, during the Salukis 81-80 win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis notch four All-MVC awards

February 27, 2018
SIU coach Kerri Blaylock gestures as senior outfielder Brittany Turner runs for home plate Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, during a game against the UMSL Tritons at Charlotte West Stadium. (Auston Mahan | @AustonMahanDE)

Salukis softball splits doubleheader at FGCU Invitational

February 25, 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)

Salukis blown out by Evansville in regular-season finale

February 24, 2018
Saluki softball head coach Kerri Blaylock gestures a play Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 win against Southeastern Missouri State University at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Blaylock earns softball wins record with doubleheader sweep

February 24, 2018
Junior guard Armon Fletcher goes 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)

Versatility leading to career-year for Armon Fletcher

February 23, 2018
Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr. keeps the ball from Loyola 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)

Salukis swept by Loyola Ramblers, 75-56

February 21, 2018
Freshman catcher and designated player Katelyn Massa hits the ball into the outfield Sunday, May 7, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 win against Missouri State at Charlotte West Stadium. (William Cooley | @Wcooley1980)

Katelyn Massa named MVC Player of the Week

February 19, 2018
Senior swimmer Bryn Handley competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki women swimming and diving place second in MVC Championships

February 18, 2018
Freshman catcher and designated player Katelyn Massa hits the ball into the outfield Sunday, May 7, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 win against Missouri State at Charlotte West Stadium. (William Cooley | @Wcooley1980)

Saluki softball narrowly edged by Michigan State, 2-1

February 18, 2018
Head coach Barry Hinson celebrates his 300th win Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis 65 - 59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis chop Sycamores in OT battle

February 18, 2018
Junior pitcher Brianna Jones (22) pitches ball to Lakers’ batter, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017 at Charlotte West Stadium. The Salukis beat the Lake Land Lakers, 5-0. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki softball tops Mercer 6-1

February 17, 2018
Junior guard Sean Lloyd Jr., far left, reaches for the ball Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, during the Salukis 81-80 win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis claw out victory over Missouri State Bears

February 14, 2018
Bradley University forward Elijah Childs watches as Southerns Sean Lloyd Jr. picks up the ball after a scuffle with Southerns Aaron Cook on 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.

Salukis beat out Bradley Braves, 74-57

February 11, 2018
SIU Softball members celebrate a home run Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, during the Salukis’ 3-2 win against the University of Southern Indiana Eagles at Charlotte West Stadium. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Saluki softball splits second doubleheader, no-hit in game two

February 10, 2018
Senior utility Savannah Fisher catches the ball at second base Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, during the Salukis 5-0 win against Lake Land College at Charlotte West Stadium. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

SIU softball splits first doubleheader

February 10, 2018
Head coach Barry Hinson calls out to his players Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis 64-53 victory over the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis fall to Redbirds in OT thriller

February 9, 2018
SIU senior forward John Gardner jumps in the air after the Salukis score a basketball during SIUs 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena.

From football to basketball: Meet SIU’s newest walk-on

February 8, 2018
Salukis senior Penny Browser launches off the block during the Womens 50 Yard Freestyle Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, during the Salukis meet against the Indiana State Sycamores at the Edward J. Shea Natatorium in the recreation center. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis swimmers blow Evansville out of water

February 4, 2018
Sophomore guard Aaron Cook attempts to get past Valparaiso guard Max Joseph, far left, and Valparaiso guard Tevonn Walker Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, during the Salukis 65 - 59 win against the Valparaiso Crusaders at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis complete comeback win over Valparaiso

February 4, 2018
Head coach Barry Hinson celebrates a win Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis 64-53 victory over the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis bite Drake Bulldogs for fourth straight win

January 31, 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)

Salukis claw out victory against Missouri State Bears

January 28, 2018
Grey Dawg and the SIU Swim and Diving team hype up Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, before the Salukis meet against the Indiana State Sycamores at the Edward J. Shea Natatorium in the recreation center. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis dominate Sycamores in meet

January 27, 2018
SIU senior forward John Gardner jumps in the air after the Salukis score a basketball during SIUs 82-77 win against Indiana State on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at SIU Arena.

Salukis defeat Indiana State, 82-77

January 25, 2018
Junior Chris Cole competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the SIU Swimming and Diving invitational at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Mun–oz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki swimmers claim six events at Butler Invite

January 22, 2018
Head coach Barry Hinson celebrates a win Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, during the Salukis 64-53 victory over the University of Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis complete season sweep of Northern Iowa

January 21, 2018
Senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen, 32, of east Peoria, dodges forward-center Kat Nolan’s block, Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, during the Saluki’s 62-46 win against Loyola University at SIU Arena. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

Saluki women pummel Loyola, 62-46

January 19, 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)

Salukis bested by Loyola, 79-65

January 18, 2018
SIU swim coach Richard Walker cheers on members of the SIU swim team Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Mu–noz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki swimmers dominate tri-meet

January 14, 2018
Daily Egyptian file photo

Saluki women hang on for 63-62 victory at Bradley

January 13, 2018
Coach Barry Hinson yells while standing next to sophomore guard Sean Lloyd during SIUs 60-53 loss to the Redbirds on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Jacob Wiegand | @jawiegandphoto)

Salukis defeated by Bradley, 68-62

January 9, 2018
SIU head mens basketball coach Barry Hinson watches an instant replay 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)

Salukis fall to Valparaiso Crusaders, 83-72

January 6, 2018
Junior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to pass the ball Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, during SIUs 71-60 loss to Drake at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki women chop down Sycamores to close out 2017

December 31, 2017
Saluki sophomore guard Sean Lloyd and UNI senior guard Jeremy Morgan chase after the ball Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, during SIUs 58-57 loss against the Northern Iowa Panthers at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Salukis stun Northern Iowa Panthers 56-53

December 28, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson cheers Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, after the Salukis 72-70 win over Loyola at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki basketball rallies to defeat Duquesne 74-64

December 24, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson reacts to a play during SIUs 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Salukis pounced on by Nevada Wolf Pack

December 23, 2017
SIU coach Cindy Stein encourages the Salukis during the teams 77-70 win Friday, Dec. 9, 2016, against Southeast Missouri at SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Saluki women fall to University of Albany in Puerto Rico Classic

December 19, 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. (Ryan Michalesko | @photosbylesko)

Anthony Knighton named First-Team Freshman All-American

December 19, 2017
Senior forward Jonathan Wiley holds the ball under Tiger defense Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, during the Salukis 69-51 win against the Jackson State Tigers at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Salukis tame Jackson State Tigers 69-51

December 13, 2017
Tavae Lewis, a senior from Carbondale studying exercise science, poses for a photograph Monday, Dec. 5, 2017, outside of the Communications Building. The “Southern Illinois Golden Boy” made his professional MMA boxing debut in the welterweight class last weekend. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Tavae Lewis: ‘southern Illinois’ Golden Boy’

December 7, 2017
Junior center Kevion Pippen pushes against cougar defense to lay up the ball Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, during the Salukis’ 86-59 win against SIUE at SIU Arena. (Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99)

Meet dominating Saluki center Kavion Pippen

December 6, 2017
Southern Illinois University Edwardsvilles Jalen Henry attempts to block junior center Kavion Pippen Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, during the Salukis’ 86-59 win against SIUE at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Pippen earns second MVC Newcomer of the Week honor

December 4, 2017
Senior swimmer Bryn Handley competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Handley and Parsons swim well at National Winter Championships

December 3, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson speaks to the team during a time out Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, during the Salukis’ 86-59 win against SIUE at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Salukis dominate Spartans in first ever meeting

December 2, 2017
Junior guard Armon Fletcher drives the ball past Southern Illinois University Edwardsvilles Jaylen McCoy Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, during the Salukis’ 86-59 win against SIUE at SIU Arena. (Brian Munoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki basketball pounce over SIUE Cougars 86-59

November 30, 2017
Junior wide receiver Darell James advances the ball during the first half 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)

Meet electrifying Saluki receiver Darrell James

November 29, 2017
Senior guard Kylie Giebelhausen looks to make a pass Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, during the Salukis 90-68 win against the Lindenwood Lynx at SIU Arena. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

Meet the indispensible Saluki guard Kylie Giebelhausen

November 29, 2017
Coach Nick Hill talks to members of the Saluki Football team Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, after the second scrimmage of the season at Saluki Stadium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU football represented well in All-MVFC selections

November 29, 2017
Saluki sophomore guard Armon Fletcher and Racer junior guard Jonathan Stark race for a loose ball Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, during SIUs 89-85 overtime win against Murray State at SIU Arena. (Bill Lukitsch | @lukitsbill)

Murray State Racers gallop over SIU basketball 81-73

November 26, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU swimming and diving slip in Purdue Invite

November 19, 2017
Sophomore guard Aaron Cook defends the ball Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, during the Salukis 69-64 win against the University of Illinois Springfield Prairie Stars at SIU Arena. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU men’s basketball escapes narrow victory against UIS

November 18, 2017
Junior center Kavion Pippen reacts while defending the ball Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, during the Salukis 98-63 exhibition win against Rockhurst University at SIU Arena (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Kavion Pippen named MVC Newcomer of the Week

November 13, 2017
Senior guard Carlie Corrigan looks to pass around University of Alabama at Birmingham junior guard Whytney Singleton during the Salukis 64-49 loss to the Blazers on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at SIU Arena. (Daily Egyptian file photo)

Saluki women torched by Blazers 76-66

November 13, 2017
Coach Barry Hinson talks to senior forward Sean OBrien in the middle of a timeout Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, during SIUs 85-84 overtime win against the Missouri State Bears at SIU Arena. (Luke Nozicka | @lukenozicka)

Saluki men pounce over Winthrop 81-66 in season opener

November 10, 2017
Junior Chris Cole competes Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Saluki swimmers set new records in Saluki Invite

November 4, 2017
Freshman Cassidy Lounsbury swims the women’s 50-yard breaststroke during the Saluki’s first meet of the season against Lindenwood University on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at the Dr. Edward Shea Natatorium. The Salukis ranked low times in six races against the Lions. (Dylan Nelson | Dylan_Nelson99)

SIU women’s swim & dive shines against U of I and ISU

October 28, 2017
SIU senior offensive lineman Austin Olsen poses for a photograph Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, outside of Saluki Stadium. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

Player profiles: OT Austin Olsen is a rare breed

October 25, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

Swimming and Diving dominates in tri-meet

October 22, 2017
Middle blocker Patience Brown eyes the ball during the Salukis winning game against the Evansville Purple Aces Sept. 29, 2017, at Davies Gym.

SIU volleyball drops matchup to conference juggernaut Drake

October 14, 2017
Senior outside hitter Nellie Fredriksson celebrates a play alongside teammates Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, during the Salukis five set win against Evansville at Davies Gym. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU volleyball steals win from Evansville

September 30, 2017
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)

SIU wins both games of Fall Ball doubleheader

September 23, 2017
Freshman setter Rachel Maguire, 13, celebrates with her teammates, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, during the Salukis home game at SIU Arena. The Salukis beat the Redhawks in the fifth set, 15-13. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

SIU claims win over Bradley in first conference match of season

September 23, 2017
The hood of the race car Saluki KA displays sponsorship stickers in the shop Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in the shop in the engineering building. (Athena Chrysanthou | @Chrysant1Athena)

The Saluki Formula Racing team is the fastest RSO on campus

September 20, 2017
Senior pitcher Savannah Dover winds up a ball Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, during the Salukis home opener against Rend Lake College at Brechtelsbauer Field. The Saluki Softball team returns to SIU after winning the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference championship. (Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz)

SIU softball goes 1-1 in weekend doubleheader

September 16, 2017
Freshman Sam Drew checks the scoreboard Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 during the Salukis first meet of the season against Lindenwood University at the Dr. Edward J. Shea Natatorium. (Dylan Nelson | Dylan_Nelson99)

SIU swim and dive team holds social meet with Lindenwood Lions

September 15, 2017
Daily Egyptian file photo

SIU ‘Fall Ball’ primer with softball head coach Kerri Blaylock

September 13, 2017
Sophomore outside hitter Alysa Sutton, 12, blocks the ball Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, during the Salukis 22-25 loss against Arkansas State University at SIU Arena. (Mary Newman | @MaryNewmanDE)

SIU swept in final tournament game by host WMU

September 9, 2017
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