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.

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.
Since being named SIU's head softball coach in 2022, Jen Sewell has helped position the program as arguably SIU’s most consistent team while navigating roster turnover, injuries, and the ever-evolving challenges of modern college athletics.
In a season packed with storylines, Emily Williams has become a headliner for SIU — and a cornerstone for a team that is on the cusp of earning its place in the MVC Tournament Championship game.
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Sources tell The UnderDawg that Isaiah Stafford, the explosive former Valparaiso and John A. Logan College guard, is expected to sign with the Salukis.