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SIU Athletics offering $5 Black Friday sale on Saint Louis and Oklahoma State me...

November 24, 2023 @ 7:51 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. – It’s Black Friday as Southern Illinois Athletics offers $5 tickets for two of Saluki men’s basketball marquee matchups coming up in early...

Carbondale legend Ron Acks passes away at 79

November 23, 2023 @ 8:58 am

Carbondale Terriers legend Ron Acks, the only Terrier to make it to the NFL, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Huntersville, North Carolina. ...

Saluki swimmer Celia Pulido named MVC Swimmer of the Week

November 23, 2023 @ 6:29 am

ST. LOUIS – SIU’s Celia Pulido , was named the Missouri Valley Conference Swimmer of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday. This is the second consecutive...

SIU safety PJ Jules named finalist for Buck Buchanan Award

November 21, 2023 @ 11:25 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois safety PJ Jules was named a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, given annually to the FCS national Defensive Player of...

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Centralia edges out Mt. Vernon for top spot in John A. Logan Southern Illinois B...

November 20, 2023 @ 12:19 pm

With boys basketball season nearly about to tip off, the John A. Logan boys basketball preseason poll is here! Edging out rival Mt. Vernon...

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LISTEN: Carbondale's Jim Miller back and ready to begin prowling the sidelines a...

November 20, 2023 @ 11:51 am

Carbondale boys basketball coach Jim Miller is ready to begin prowling the sidelines after retiring back in 2021. He and the Terriers tip off...

LISTEN: Carbondale's Jim Miller back and read...

Southern Illinois Sports Spotlight

Semifinal IHSA Football roundup: Scores and State Finals matchups

November 18, 2023 @ 8:33 pm

The Semifinal of the IHSA Football Playoffs have come to a close for all area teams. Here’s a look at the final scores and...

LISTEN: Len Novara reminsces on 23-year tenure as Murphysboro Football nears a c...

November 17, 2023 @ 11:16 am

Photo Credit: Paul Brinker Photography Murphysboro athletic director Len Novara is getting ready for retirement at the end of the 2023-24 school year. He...

LISTEN: Len Novara reminsces on 23-year tenur...

Southern Illinois Sports Spotlight

Salukis break two school records at Purdue on Day One

November 17, 2023 @ 9:33 am

West Lafayette, In. — The Salukis wrapped day one of the Purdue Invitational Thursday night with two school records broken in the same event. Celia Pulido broke...