Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Get Back to Their Winning Ways Against Valpo?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out.
Joe Szynkowski
2005 SIU journalism grad. Saluki season-ticket holder. Covered sports for The Southern. Founder and owner of The UpWrite Group - a strategic communications firm HQd in Marion, Illinois.
News
Valley Views (Feb. 20, 2025): MVC Swimmers & Divers Chase Medals, Key Football Coaches Leave, Dallas Makes Us Dizzy & More
Finding solid MVC coverage isn’t always easy with legacy news shifting gears. That’s why we’re here at The UnderDawg—to curate the best and most relevant news so you can spend less time searching and more time doing what you love: Cheering on the Salukis.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Happy Bonus Banterra Day, Saluki Fans...Murray State v. SIU
SIU vs. Murray State: This matchup has major conference implications, with both teams locked in a five-way tie for sixth place in the MVC standings. With Arch Madness looming, every game is crucial in the race for seeding.
News
Salukis Ready to Make a Splash at MVC Championships
Southern Illinois men’s swim and dive team is primed for a strong showing as they head into the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Championships starting tonight in Oxford, Ohio.
Opinion
UnderDawg Bites: A Quick Recap of Recent Content
Missed any of our recent Saluki coverage? We’ve got you. Catch up on our latest breakdowns, key insights, and exclusive AI-driven predictions ahead of tonight’s game.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Get Homecourt Revenge on Belmont?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out. Read more to see if the Dawgs can avenge an earlier-season loss to Belmont.
Feature
Steady Steffe: The Relentless Rise of SIU’s Youngest Leader
SIU freshman Drew Steffe ranks third on the team with 27 made three-pointers, second in assists with 59, and leads the Salukis with an impressive 3.47 assist-to-turnover ratio. His rise has been slow and steady all season for the Dawgs.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Pull Off a Road Upset at Bradley?
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out. Read more to see if the Dawgs can avenge an earlier-season loss to Bradley.
Feature
SIU Baseball 2025 Season Preview: A New Era Begins
SIU's baseball team kicks off its 2025 season with a three-game road series starting Friday against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas. With a new crop of transfers and some key returning starters, the Salukis are poised for another winning campaign.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Salukis Look to Stay Hot at Home Against Slumping UIC
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out. Read more to see if the Dawgs can sweep UIC.
Opinion
Guest Article: How I Learned to Love the Transfer Portal
In today's NIL era, it's getting more difficult to connect with student-athletes. But no one ever said fans can’t transfer, too.
Analysis
Revamped and Ready: SIU Softball Takes the Field Today
After consecutive Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament championships and their first NCAA Regional final appearance in 2024, SIU softball is entering a new chapter.