Lineup shifts as Bears face Packers in renewed rivalry
Monday high school basketball tourneys dot Du Quoin Lebanon Trico and Vianney as Herrin hosts a wrestling quadrangular. Tuesday Murray State visits SIU Arena to play Salukis with a busy girls slate featuring Benton Herrin Carterville Eldorado Du Quoin Anna Jonesboro Marion at Belleville Althoff.
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SIU teams trek for key showdowns this week
SIU women head to Tennessee State on Wednesday while SIU men visit Southeast Missouri State on Saturday. High school action features Carbondale vs Lady Tigers in Herrin and Marion hosting Murphysboro and Pinckneyville in wrestling. JALC hosts the John A. Logan Classic as men’s college track opens at the Saluki Fast Start Invitational.
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SIU Football Faces Optimism After Tough 2002 Season
SIU hopes to rebound in 2003 with a strong backfield led by Tom Koutsos Mo Abdulqaadir and Brandon Robinson plus freshman QB Joel Sambursky. The Salukis finished 4-3 before a five-game skid but return many freshmen and sophomores on defense, fueling cautious optimism.
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Saluki women secure first win in 70-66 comeback
Southern Illinois rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat Tennessee Tech 70-66 at SIU Arena. A 24-6 run sparked by strong defense and key free throws in the closing minutes carried the Salukis past the Golden Eaglettes, with McDowell and Pinkston scoring big after halftime.
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Fetcho and Eldorado lead SICA All-South golf team
Eldorado senior Justin Fetcho headlines the SICA All-South golf team after a strong prep career, finishing second in the Class A state championships to Effingham St. Anthony's Mike Imburgia. Fetcho reflects on the near miss and his season goals while celebrating regional recognition.
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Nashville Sparta rivals become close friends on the course
Sparta’s Kelly Gerlach and Nashville’s Danielle Kaufman, arch rivals from different schools, forged a strong friendship while competing in golf. At state finals the seniors tied for 17th with a 166 total after two rounds, sharing the same score and showing mutual support despite the rivalry.
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