Saluki football banquet honors past and future at SIU
SIU hosts a 2007 football banquet as Salukis finish 12 2 and reach the FCS semifinals. Rebecca Kill wife of former coach Jerry Kill and Dale Lennon receive standing ovations and senior players are awarded commemorative footballs. Lennon and staff wear name tags and express excitement for the next season.
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Salukis Hold Off Wichita State In 63 52 Win
Southern Illinois broke the game open in the second half to defeat Wichita State 63 52. The Salukis' defense and physical play fueled the rally as LIU head coach Chris Lowery said the team is returning to its tough practice standard and replicating it on court.
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Salukis Rise On Defensive Stops To Beat WSU
SIU defeated Wichita State 85 76 as Randal Falker and Tyrone Green spearheaded a late run at Hammons Center. Mullins added a 3 while Green drew fouls for key free throws. SIU used steals and pressure to pull ahead by nine en route to the win.
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Massac County Girls Capture First Tourney Title Since 2005
Massac County, ranked fifth in 2A, defeated Carbondale 52 44 to win the Old National Bank Carbondale Tournament. Destiny Mitchell iced the win with four clutch free throws and earned all tournament honors as the Lady Patriots halted Carbondale’s two year reign.
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Murphysboro Wins SIRR Wrestling Title Over Herrin
Murphysboro dethroned Herrin to claim the SIRR Conference wrestling crown as five more pins and two technical falls pushed them to a 20 point win. Herrin, missing entrants in three weights, battled to five titles and multiple placings. Murphysboro’s Jake Miller earned a second straight 112 pound crown as part of four titles in a hard fought meet.
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