Local Sports

Missouri Valley Conference award commissioner Jeff Jackson with five-year contra...

July 26, 2023 @ 9:06 am

The Missouri Valley Conference Board of Directors has voted to reward MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson with a five-year contract that extends through June 30,...

LISTEN: Saluki men's basketball coach Bryan Mullins talks scheduling, summer wor...

July 26, 2023 @ 8:29 am

Saluki men’s basketball coach Bryan Mullins was on the Missouri Valley Conference’s teleconference Tuesday for the league’s men’s basketball coaches. He was asked questions...

LISTEN: Saluki men's basketball coach Bryan M...

Southern Illinois Sports Spotlight

Three Salukis named WGCA All-American Scholars

July 26, 2023 @ 8:23 am

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – Southern Illinois women’s golfers Morgan Gindler, Secilia Ho, and Kylee Vaughan earned 2022-23 Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar honors, the organization announced. A total...

Charlie Jones named new John A. Logan College women's basketball coach, first Af...

July 26, 2023 @ 8:11 am

The John A. Logan College Board of Trustees unanimously named Charlie Jones the college’s new Women’s Basketball coach on Tuesday night. Jones is the...

Thrillbillies catcher Ashton Smith passes away

July 25, 2023 @ 8:38 am

Monday, the Thrillville Thrillbillies learned that 23-year-old catcher Virgil “Ashton” Smith had been found dead in his home. The Du Quoin native had a...

Saluki diving coach Joy Zhao selected to join Team USA staff at World University...

July 25, 2023 @ 8:23 am

CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University diving coach Joy Zhao has been selected to join the Team USA staff at the upcoming World University...

Murphysboro posts Athletic Director position for 2024-25 school year, signifying...

July 24, 2023 @ 10:22 am

Photo courtesy of Paul Brinker/Brinker Photography Saturday, Murphysboro High School posted a few administrative positions for hire, including their Athletic Director position for the...

Abe Martin Field to update turf field

July 21, 2023 @ 10:10 am

Abe Martin Field at Itchy Jones Stadium is getting new turf. The SIU Board of Trustees met Thursday and one of the items that...

Marion hires Mieldezis to take over Volleyball program

July 19, 2023 @ 9:51 am

The Marion Wildcats announced the hire of Brandy Mieldezis for the position of head coach of their volleyball program Tuesday night. Mieldezis takes over...