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Staying Home: Caden Hawkins Commits to SIU Hoops and Continues a Family Legacy
Caden Hawkins grew up with a basketball in his hands. Now he's following in the footsteps of his dad, Shane, and taking the court as a Saluki.
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Never Out: Matt Schark’s Relentless Road Back to Powering the Saluki Lineup
Matt Schark doesn’t come out of games. Not when his shoulder slips out of place on a swing. Not when he’s up 10 in the fifth. Not when he’s told to sit. This is the story of a quiet leader, a bruising bat, and the kind of athlete every coach wants and every team needs.
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Richard “Itchy” Jones: Celebrating The Man Who Built SIU Baseball into a Powerhouse
Richard "Itchy" Jones' death marks the end of an era for SIU baseball. But for those who played for him, coached with him, or simply had the privilege of knowing him, his lessons will endure far beyond the field.
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S-I-U! S-I-U! The Uncensored History of the Dawg Pound (OK, Maybe a Little Censored)
Taking in a game as part of the SIU Dawg Pound is something every Saluki student should experience. We tracked down the founding fathers, current leaders, bigtime coaches, star players, and everyone in between for this feature.
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Steady Steffe: The Relentless Rise of SIU’s Youngest Leader
SIU freshman Drew Steffe ranks third on the team with 27 made three-pointers, second in assists with 59, and leads the Salukis with an impressive 3.47 assist-to-turnover ratio. His rise has been slow and steady all season for the Dawgs.
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SIU Baseball 2025 Season Preview: A New Era Begins
SIU's baseball team kicks off its 2025 season with a three-game road series starting Friday against the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, Texas. With a new crop of transfers and some key returning starters, the Salukis are poised for another winning campaign.
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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.
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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.
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Tales from The Foxhole: An Exclusive with SIU AD Tim Leonard on the Challenges of Rebuilding Saluki Basketball...and Why He's Not Shying Away
Together with head coach Scott Nagy, SIU AD Tim Leonard is reexamining every aspect of the program, from team culture to strategy.
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Catching Up with future Saluki Luke Walsh: Missouri’s Top Shooter Wants to Bring Dawgs Back to March Madness Glory
St. Louis-area standout Luke Walsh is ready to make some noise next season for SIU's men's basketball team. We caught up with him for an exclusive Q&A.
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From Courts Abroad to Saluki Strong: Exclusive Q&A with Gift Uchenna
Gift Uchenna transferred from Taiwan’s Shih Hsin University—where she earned MVP and Block Queen honors. She's brought her international experience to Carbondale and recently sat down with The UnderDawg for an exclusive Q&A.
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Welcome, Mean Girls Fans, to The UnderDawg!
If you found us through the Mean Girls, Jr. playbill, welcome to The UnderDawg! We’re thrilled to sponsor such a fetch production and can’t wait to introduce you to the world of Saluki sports coverage you’ve been missing.