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Bearcats get Statham his 998th career win
The McKendree Bearcats pushed their record to 3-0 with a 65-53 victory Saturday at home against Ohio Dominican University.
Nick Evans' tip-in lifts Men's Basketball over Southern Indiana, 71-69
Nick Evans tipped in an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Southern Illinois to a 71-69 exhibition win over Southern Indiana.
Salukis prep for familiar face
For the 22nd straight season, coach Rodney Watson will be sitting on the bench at the SIU Arena.
Coaches discuss goals for new season
Freshman center Gene Teague jumps for the ball during a Oct. 31 exhibition game against Henderson State at SIU Arena.
Saluki Basketball conducts annual Media Day at Stadium Grille
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.
Salukis debut team with 82-55 victory
Senior guard Tony Freeman handles the ball during the 82-55 win over Henderson State Saturday at SIU Arena.
Northern Iowa picked first in MVC; Salukis are fourth
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.
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Salukis aim for return to greatness
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.
Salukis begin exhibition season Saturday
After a year in the weight room, the Salukis are looking for a strong start to the basketball season.
Salukis picked to finish fourth
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.
Lowery: (Hare's Dismissal) a life lesson for him
Former Saluki guard Ryan Hare attempts a layup during the home 70-63 win against the Evansville Aces Jan.
Men's Basketball adds Diamond Taylor and Caleb Long to roster
Saluki men's basketball coach Chris Lowery announced the addition of two freshmen to the Southern Illinois University men's basketball roster on Monday.
Saluki Basketball begins season with Maroon Madness
The Southern Illinois men and women's basketball teams took the floor tonight for Maroon Madness.
Saluki guard Hare dismissed from team, was charged in September with battery, trespassing
A guard has been kicked off Southern Illinois' basketball team, a month after being suspended indefinitely after being charged with battery and felony trespassing.
Southern Illinois Notes, Quotes
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.
Southern Illinois Strategy and Personnel
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 Getting Inside
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.
Mullins: "Taylor will be a Saluki"
Former Wisconsin freshman guard Diamond Taylor will enroll at SIU and join the men's basketball team according to his former coach.
SIU suspends starter Hare after arrest for battery
Southern Illinois guard Ryan Hare has been suspended indefinitely after being charged with aggravated battery and criminal trespassing in connection with a weekend disturbance.
SIU Basketball Player Ryan Hare Arrested
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.
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