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Southern Illinois University secured its first win of the season with a 5‑0 shutout over Western Illinois, setting a new school record for goals in a game while battling extreme heat.
After missing the playoffs in 2025, Southern Illinois University’s football program is poised for a rebound, highlighted by a preseason Top 25 ranking and the return of key players.
The Salukis' upcoming nonconference slate features five home games, a Thanksgiving tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and a final showdown with Arizona State, offering fans a varied and challenging season.
The Memphis Hustle selected Ali Dibba in the 2026‑27 NBA G League International Draft, with the Memphis Grizzlies retaining his draft rights. The Stockholm native brings a modest college résumé and a journey through several U.S. programs to the minor league.
The Illinois High School Association’s decision to shorten the girls flag football regular season has sparked debate among coaches, legislators and athletes, who weigh the benefits of expanded playoffs against concerns for player welfare and legislative oversight.
The University of Tennessee at Martin has released its 2026 men's soccer schedule, featuring exhibition matches, a demanding non‑conference road trip and a full Ohio Valley Conference campaign, all coordinated by head coach Mike Varga.
The 2026 IHSA baseball postseason reaches its supersectional stage with 32 teams remaining, featuring a detailed schedule of games across Illinois venues that will determine the state finalists.
Southern Illinois University’s soccer program launches a series of youth camps this summer, aiming to grow the sport in the Heartland while subsidizing the university’s own program.
Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will contest the Missouri Valley Conference championship after two gritty victories on Saturday, highlighted by clutch hits and solid pitching.
Southern Illinois University announced the addition of Yaiza Paredes Diaz, a versatile forward whose collegiate stats and engineering studies signal a promising future for the program.
High school baseball and softball teams in Kentucky and Illinois battled through district and state tournament games on May 20, producing close contests and decisive victories.
Valparaiso University’s baseball team saw its 2026 campaign end with a 13‑3 defeat to Southern Illinois, marking the final appearances of sixteen seniors in a game that highlighted both early promise and a late surge by the opposition.
The Valparaiso University baseball team opened its series with Southern Illinois on Thursday, losing 6-4 in Carbondale, Ill. The game featured a ninth‑inning rally, strong relief work from Dylan Immel, and Adam Guazzo's potentially final appearance for the program.
SIUE junior first baseman Ryan Niedzwiedz earns his second Baseball America Team of the Week honor after a record‑breaking series, propelling the Cougars to a key OVC lead.
SIUE prepares for its last midweek contest against SIU Carbondale, aiming to extend a historic winning streak and celebrate standout performances.