Jaheem Webber is Finding His Minutes (and His Confidence)
The clarity of role before recognition has become a turning point for Jaheem Webber in his second year in Carbondale.
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SIU Softball Has Set Records. Now They Need to Settle Down.
SIU softball tries to stave off elimination from the MVC Tourney today against Illinois State. It has the confidence, will it have the composure?
Not Fixed, Just Alive: SIU Baseball Finding Its Fight w/ Small Ball & Quality Pitching
SIU baseball is coming off a three-win weekend to put them in the middle of the MVC Conference standings. With 16 games left before the conference tourney kicks off May 19, there’s still time to make a move. More home runs would help.
Built, Then Bought: How the Transfer Portal Is Draining Mid-Major Basketball (and two ideas on how to fix it)
Right now, collectives are operating like auctions. One player, one price, highest bidder wins. That’s great for a handful of athletes. It’s terrible for team building.
Sydney Potter’s Spark Is Back, and the Fireworks Speak for Themselves
SIU kicks off a weekend road series against Illinois State today. Slugger Sydney Potter is bringing her bat (and a revived love for the game) with her.