Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA Basketball News

The McKendree Bearcats pushed their record to 3-0 with a 65-53 victory Saturday at home against Ohio Dominican University.

Nick Evans tipped in an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Southern Illinois to a 71-69 exhibition win over Southern Indiana.

For the 22nd straight season, coach Rodney Watson will be sitting on the bench at the SIU Arena.

Freshman center Gene Teague jumps for the ball during a Oct. 31 exhibition game against Henderson State at SIU Arena.

Saluki men's basketball head coach Chris Lowery and women's basketball head coach Missy Tiber discussed the prospects for their teams during Media Day at Stadium Grille.

Senior guard Tony Freeman handles the ball during the 82-55 win over Henderson State Saturday at SIU Arena.

Returning all five starters and nine of 10 players, Northern Iowa is overwhelming choice to win the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball title in 2009-10. The league announced the results of its coaches, media and sports information directors poll Tuesday.

It was but 31 months ago the Southern Illinois Salukis were flying high as one of the premier mid-major programs in the country and one of the winningest this decade in all of college basketball.

After a year in the weight room, the Salukis are looking for a strong start to the basketball season.

SIU point guard Kevin Dillard attempts to block a layup by University of Massachussetts guard Chris Lowe during the Salukisa 80-73 home win Nov.

Former Saluki guard Ryan Hare attempts a layup during the home 70-63 win against the Evansville Aces Jan.

Saluki men's basketball coach Chris Lowery announced the addition of two freshmen to the Southern Illinois University men's basketball roster on Monday.

The Southern Illinois men and women's basketball teams took the floor tonight for Maroon Madness.

A guard has been kicked off Southern Illinois' basketball team, a month after being suspended indefinitely after being charged with battery and felony trespassing.

SIU missed out on post-season play for the first time since 2001 last season. The Salukis went to six straight NCAA Tournaments and the NIT in 2008.

SCOUTING THE NEWCOMERS: SIU is at its best when it can hammer away on defense and then patiently play the clock on offense.

Southern Illinois isn't used to coming out of nowhere in the Valley. The Salukis have been a conference heavyweight for most of the decade.

Former Wisconsin freshman guard Diamond Taylor will enroll at SIU and join the men's basketball team according to his former coach.

Southern Illinois guard Ryan Hare has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with aggravated battery and criminal trespassing in connection with a weekend disturbance.

Southern Illinois University sophomore guard Ryan Hare was arrested for battery and trespassing, stemming from an incident that occurred Saturday morning, the school has confirmed.