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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 Saluki's 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 Illini's 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 Rambler's 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 Southern's Sean Lloyd Jr. picks up the ball after a scuffle with Southern's 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 SIU's 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 Women's 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 SIU's 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 SIU's 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
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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 SIU's 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 men's 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
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