Hampton aims for NFL draft with Saluki jewel
Jewel Hampton, 5 foot 9, 210 pounds, declared for the NFL draft after a 1121 yard season with 17 rushing TDs for SIU. He may be picked in rounds four to seven as he faces the challenge of short NFL careers and past knee surgeries.
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Saluki Women Stun Bears as Oliver Nets 28 in SIU Win
Salukis beat Missouri State 78-72 at SIU Arena as Teri Oliver scored a game high 28 points, surpassed 1,000 career points, and tied a school record with seven 3-pointers. Oliver hit 10 of 13 from the floor and 7 of 8 from deep to spark the upset bid.
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Herrin Tigers win West Frankfort Classic in rally for top seed
Herrin girls basketball upset West Frankfort 41 35 to clinch the West Frankfort Mid Winter Classic title and earn the No 1 seed for the regional tournament on their home floor Abby Horn 6 1 junior scored 13 of her 15 after halftime earning tournament MVP honors Horn said they have advantage and a good shot at the regional event
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Daniels Dominates Inside for SIU in Drake Clash
Daniels shined for Southern Illinois with 15 points on 5-of-6 from the floor and 5-of-7 at the line as a freshman forward, matching Jeff Early for team high in a 75-68 overtime loss to Drake. He added key interior blocks and a late putback, but fouled out with 3:43 left in OT.
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SIU Hall of Fame 2012 Pole Vaulter Gary Hunter
Gary Hunter one of six Salukis inducted, built backyard pole vault pits in Fort Wayne after being inspired by Bob Seagren's 1968 Olympic record. He transformed scraps into makeshift pits, vaulting over clotheslines and hay bales as a boy before pursuing the sport seriously. See Hunter on page 5B.
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