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.
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Analysis
Valley Views (Feb. 6, 2025): SIU Softball Pre-Season #1, Drake Women on the Bubble, Bob Justis Recognized
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: SIU Seeking Payback in Evansville
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 get back to its winning ways.
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From ‘Peanut’ to Powerhouse: The Legacy and Loyalty of SIU Softball Star Jackie Lis
Jackie Lis was destined for greatness long before she donned the maroon and white of SIU. From the moment she picked up a bat, it was clear she had a gift — an almost surreal combination of skill and tenacity passed down through her family’s rich baseball and softball lineage.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: SIU Looking to Down Drake in a White-Out
We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out. Read more to see if the Dawgs can continue their hot streak.
Opinion
SalukiAI Picks Its Midseason All-MVC Team
We let our proprietary artificial intelligence tool take a break from predicting final scores to focus on putting together its midseason Missouri Valley Conference Awards. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it’s hard to disagree with too many of them.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: SIU Looking to Stay Hot at Valpo
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 continue their hot streak.
News
Valley Views (Jan. 23, 2025): SIU-Drake in the Spotlight, Jackie Lis Named #2 Shortstop in the U.S., Belmont Retiring Clark's Jersey
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.
Opinion
A.J. Ferguson’s 22-Point Return: A Lesson in Moving Forward
A.J. Ferguson’s 22-point performance against Southern Illinois was a bitter pill for Saluki fans, but his departure isn’t the end of the story. SIU’s resilience in the face of a challenging coaching transition reveals a program ready to move forward under Scott Nagy’s leadership.
Opinion
Trash-Talk Time Machine: A Fun Scroll Through Northern Iowa's Social Media & Fan Forums
Northern Iowa fans rolled into last night's men's basketball matchup with confidence, convinced they’d handle business in Carbondale and be back home before the frost set in. But as the game unfolded, their optimism unraveled faster than their shooting percentage.
Analysis
SalukiAI Gameday Preview: SIU Looking for Upset at Banterra Center Over UNI
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 make it three straight wins.
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‘Dream Job:' Brittany Harry’s Journey Back to Illinois as SIU’s New Volleyball Coach
New SIU volleyball coach Brittany Harry brings an impressive résumé built over 16 seasons as a collegiate head coach. She has compiled a 310-178 career record, earning four coach-of-the-year honors along the way.