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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SalukiAI Game 28 Preview: Southern Illinois at Drake
Can the Dawgs snap the streak in Des Moines?
SalukiAI Game 24 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Murray State
Momentum shift or rivalry repeat?
Nine games left as Salukis look to turn metrics into results at Illinois State
SIU's season won’t turn on stats. It’ll turn on who delivers in the final four minutes, when every possession carries the weight of a win.
SalukiAI Game 23 Preview: Southern Illinois at Illinois State
A must-win in Normal. Redbirds surging, Dawgs reeling.
Salukis Host Autism Awareness Night as Basketball and Community Meet
Denise Croft, Director of the SIU Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, said the collaboration with SIU athletics brings awareness into spaces where many people in the community may not otherwise engage.
SalukiAI Game 20 Preview: Southern Illinois at Valparaiso
Return to the ARC: Salukis Aim to Snap Valpo’s Home Streak in Defensive MVC Clash.
SalukiAI Game 19 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Belmont
Return to the Banterra. Rematch with the league’s hottest team.
SalukiAI Game 18 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Drake
Return to the Banterra. MVC parity on full display.
Play That Back, DJ: Williams Commits to Finish His Career a Saluki
We caught up with the star quarterback (and his excited head coach) to learn what went into his decision.
It’s Time for the Salukis to Stop Playing Catch-Up
SIU needs to turn things around. Today might be its best chance yet.
SalukiAI Game 15 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Valparaiso
Valley foes on a New Year’s collision course.
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SalukiAI Game 14 Preview: Southern Illinois at Murray State
Valley rivals reunite. Momentum meets desperation. Let’s dance in the Bluegrass.
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SalukiAI Game 12 Preview: Illinois State at Southern Illinois
Conference play begins. Rivals collide. Buckle up.
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'MY WIFE!' The 12 Gifts from Barry Hinson’s Viral Press Conference, 12 Years Later
Twelve years ago today, former SIU coach Barry Hinson WENT OFF on reporters in a viral tirade. Every December, his legendary press conference gets unwrapped again in Carbondale. And it still feels real.
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Why It’s Time for Davion Sykes to Hear His Name in the Starting Five
Tonight could be a great opportunity to shake things up against high-flying High Point.
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SalukiAI Game 12 Preview: Southern Illinois at Illinois State
Must-win. Rivalry vibes. Playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
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SalukiAI Game 11 Preview: South Dakota at Southern Illinois
With both teams battling for playoff seeding, Saturday’s showdown in Carbondale features a clash between elite rushers and high-stakes implications.
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Two Truths and a Lie from Last Night's 101-78 Win
SIU hits the century mark and fires up the home crowd on its way to a 2-0 start.
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SalukiAI Game 10 Preview: Southern Illinois at Youngstown State
SIU has now won back-to-back games and reentered the national rankings at No. 15 in the Stats Perform poll.
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SalukiAI Game 9 Preview: Southern Illinois at Murray State
The Salukis are coming off a dominant Homecoming victory over Northern Iowa and look to stay in the MVFC playoff hunt with another strong performance.
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Southern Illinois Picked Seventh in MVC Preseason Media Poll
Illinois State was picked to win the league, earning 14 first-place votes, followed by Northern Iowa, Bradley, Murray State, and Belmont rounding out the top five.
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SalukiAI Game 8 Preview: Northern Iowa at Southern Illinois
Will the Salukis snap their skid and stay perfect at home?
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House Rules: SIU’s New Era Starts with Quel’Ron’s Confidence
It wasn't always pretty, but SIU basketball showed signs of its new identity last week.