Saluki softball on hot streak led by Blaylock’s lineup
SIU has won nine straight and averages 11.5 runs and 11.2 hits per game. Leadoff hitter Mallory Duran sits top in the MVC in batting average and on base plus hits. Trapani Orsburn and Spivey form a powerful middle trio, combining for 23 homers 93 RBIs and a .551 slugging. SIU eyes NCAA bid since 2007 with a rising RPI of 61 and a tough remaining schedule including Illinois State and Drake.
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Salukis Backfield Showcases Spring Strength at SLU
Southern Illinois coach Dale Lennon expressed optimism about the backfield as spring drills near finish. Battering ram Shariff Harris led last season in rushing while Steven Strother ranked high in receiving and rushing. Redshirt freshman LaSteven McKinney and transfer Mulku Kalokoh could press for carries, and Jewel Hampton, sidelined by ACL injury, looks ready to compete.
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Lennon
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LIU spring backfield preview highlights top rushers
LIU shows its ground game with Jewel Hampton Shariff Harris Mulku Kalokoh LaSteven McKinney and Steve Strother among top tailbacks. Hampton transferred from Iowa to tally two TDs and 114 rushing yards in two games last season before an ACL tear. Harris led Salukis with 604 rushing yards and eight scores. Kalokoh is a junior college transfer from Coffeyville. McKinney redshirted last year and may return punts. Strother is the team’s second-leading rusher and fifth-leading receiver.
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Arvai throws back to back no-hitters to spark Tornadoes
Dylan Arvai, Zeigler- Royalton-Christopher senior, opened the season with back-to-back 14-0 no-hitters against Webber Township and West Prairie, helping a 4-1 start. The infielder leads the team in hitting at .528 with 28 hits, a homer and 10 RBIs while stealing 24 bases.
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Shawnee Community College
Cards rally to split doubleheader with Nats
Lance Berkman had three hits and two RBIs as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 5-3 to split the twin bill. Jaime Garcia allowed one run in five innings, Colby Rasmus drove in his fourth run, and Jason Motte plus Eduardo Sanchez retired nine straight outs. Jordan Zimmermann took the loss after six innings with five runs allowed.
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National League American League 2 Padres 1 Cubs 4 Indians 1 Royals NBA Playoffs
Padres beat Cubs 2 1 in National League action while Cubs fall to Indians 4 1 and Royals advance in NBA Playoffs with tense showdowns.
NHL Playoffs Big Scores Across Games
In the playoffs Thunder defeated Spurs 106 to 5, Nuggets beat Grizzlies 89 to 93, Ducks routed Predators 6 to 3, and Penguins triumphed over the Lightning in a high scoring set of results.
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