Southern Illinois Tip Off Fundraiser Faces New Coaching Ties
Organizers expect to carry on the Southern Illinois Tip Off fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Coaches vs Cancer, though the guest list will shift as Chris Lowery and Bruce Weber pursue new paths. Weber led Illinois nine seasons before joining Kansas State, while Lowery, fired from LIU, may team with Weber at K State. Barry Hinson may join the event as SIU's new coach.
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Coaches vs Cancer fundraiser heads to fall dinner in Southern Illinois
Weber, on the Coaches vs Cancer board, says the fundraiser aims to recruit more coaches and boost involvement each year. Lowery did not respond to comment about future involvement. The event, expected in October at a new site after three at Rent One Park, has raised over $100,000 for Coaches vs Cancer and the Southern Illinois ACS chapter. organizers believe it will retain its appeal even without the pair.
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McLeod Returns to SIU as Dream Job Strength Coach
Former Oregon State program head McLeod speaks about joining SIU as the new strength and conditioning coach. He recalls rapid growth of SIU facilities, from a 1000 square foot weight room in grad school to a 3000 square foot center with Trautt-Wittmann Center addition, praising SIU Arena connection and new football stadium. He notes the role mirrors his career path and emphasizes high expectations, teamwork, and accountability. DiManche adds praise for McLeod's impact on players' weight and speed.
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Spitler Valley on notice boosts SIU outlook
SIU faces a tough stretch as a young squad eyes an NCAA berth while acknowledging work remains. Drake and Northern Iowa loom on April 21 22 and 28 29, Indiana State arrives Friday at 0 9 MVC play, and only four league teams are above .500. SIU has beat Illinois State and Creighton in consecutive weekends.
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Delsart Named MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week Again
STU tennis player Melanie Delsart earns Prairie Farms Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Week for the second time in three weeks. She went 5-1 in singles and doubles last week, extending her singles winning streak to eight as SIU posted a 2-1 record to reach 11-3. Delsart, a finance major, carries a 3.625 GPA.
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Seven Salukis swimmers honored academically by MAC
SIU swimmers earned Mid-American Conference Academic All-Conference honors with four first team selections. Bradd, Kruse, Parsons, and Wolfe earned first team honors. Chen, Day, and Lucheon earned honorable mention. Duran-Sellers named Lowe's Senior CLASS Award finalist. she holds a 4.0 GPA and leads in batting.
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37th Annual Men’s Slowpitch Tourney at Riverside Park
The Southern Illinois Special Olympics fundraiser runs May 4 to 6 at Riverside Park Murphysboro in a double elimination men’s slowpitch tournament. Entry is 175 dollars, sponsored by Southern Illinois Umpires Association and Murphysboro Park District. Contact Lloyd Nelson at 618-549-3194 for more information.
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Southern Illinoisan seeks track honor roll submissions
The Southern Illinoisan invites names for its boys and girls track honor roll. Submit times and distances by email to sports thesouthern com or by fax to 618 457 2935, with submissions active now.
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Sprint Cup Next Race Texas Samsung Mobile 500 Preview
The Texas race set for April 14 at Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth Texas is highlighted after last week's Martinsville win by Ryan Newman ending a 22 race drought. He surged on the restart amid a three wide crash that eliminated Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson. Next event is the April 13 O Reilly Auto Parts 300 at the same track. Joe Gibbs Racing extended its Nationwide winning streak to eight with Joey Logano leading the latest victory at Auto Club Speedway.
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Camping World Trucks Race Set for Rockingham Event
Kevin Harvick won the Martinsville spring race for the third time in four years, leading all but two laps. The next event is the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 at Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, North Carolina, on April 15.
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Jeb Burton Follows Family Drive Into Truck Series
Martinsville Va. Jeb Burton 19 debuts in the Camping World Truck Series with State Water Heaters sponsorship. Ward Burton recalls fear watching son race but steps back as coach while Tabitha jokes about the journey. Jeb starts seventh, finishes 13th, completes all 250 laps as the season opener. Ward once won the 2002 Daytona 500 and Southern 500 before stepping away from full time racing.
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