A Year Later, Mayo’s Message Resonates as Salukis Prepare for Drake at Arch Madness
A year ago, the Salukis rode momentum into St. Louis…and learned how quickly March can flip. This time, Mayo’s making sure the message is clear: Stay locked in.
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SalukiAI Arch Madness Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Drake
Can SIU stay hot in St. Louis?
SIU @ Evansville: The Game That Wasn’t...And Why Tomorrow Means More
Back in January, the Salukis made the short trip to Evansville expecting a routine Valley battle at the Ford Center. They left early to beat the weather. They adjusted their schedule. They did everything right...
Battle-Tested Before the Valley
SIU softball just opened its weekend tournament in Nashville with a win over Western Carolina. And yes, Sydney Potter hit another HR (her 11th on the season). We caught up with coach Jen Sewell to talk about the Salukis' start to the season.
SalukiAI Game 30 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Indiana State
Senior Night at Banterra...Can SIU Complete the Season Sweep?
MVC Roundup: Quel'Ron House Named Conference Player of the Week + Sydney Potter Keeps Hitting 💣s
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.
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.
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.
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SalukiAI Game 20 Preview: Southern Illinois at Valparaiso
Return to the ARC: Salukis Aim to Snap Valpo’s Home Streak in Defensive MVC Clash.
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SalukiAI Game 19 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Belmont
Return to the Banterra. Rematch with the league’s hottest team.
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SalukiAI Game 18 Preview: Southern Illinois vs. Drake
Return to the Banterra. MVC parity on full display.
News
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.
Opinion
It’s Time for the Salukis to Stop Playing Catch-Up
SIU needs to turn things around. Today might be its best chance yet.
Analysis
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.
Opinion
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.