Lineup features Salukis vs Indiana State and more
The SIU men host Indiana State while the Saluki women welcome the Sycamores in an afternoon double, as mid winter high school tourneys roll on. Bowl week arrives with Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego pitting the Raiders against the Buccaneers. JUCO action has John A. Logan visiting Lindenwood IV. Local tournaments at Coulterville and Waltonville highlight boys play with SEC Tournament in Joppa guiding girls. Carterville goes to Johnston City for prep wrestling.
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SIU Women Host Middle Tennessee State Basketball
The SIU women's basketball team welcomes Middle Tennessee State for a Tuesday game at home, aiming to improve conference standings and secure a victory.
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Rams defensive end Leonard Little charged with threats
Notable Charlotte report says St. Louis Rams defensive end Leonard Little, 28, was charged with communicating threats and harassing calls. He was arrested Sunday and released Tuesday after posting $2,000 bond, per Charlotte Mecklenburg police.
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Salukis seek regroup as Indiana State visit SIU Arena
SIU coach Bruce Weber hopes to regroup after a four to five game road trip as 11-4 SIU hosts Indiana State at 7:05 p.m. The Salukis have won three of five on the road including a Jan 11 win over Indiana State. Indiana State sits 5-12 overall and 1-5 in the MVC.
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Pinckneyville Panthers edge Benton in BIT overtime clash
Pinckneyville remains undefeated at the Benton Invitational after a 54-46 overtime win over host Benton. States led with 23 points while McConachie added 12 and Franlini 14 for Benton as the Panthers pull even in the race for a share of the BIT crown with a win before facing Carlyle and Cairo.
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Beninati
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Raby
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Ryan Fraulini
Maddox
Fraulini
States
Franlini
Corn
Matt Wynn
Michael
Wynn
Okanville
Hamilton County
McConachie
Gibault topples Nashville in late semifinal rally
Gibault escaped Nashville 59-54 after overcoming a 21 point second half deficit in the Nashville Invitational Tournament semifinal. Nashville coach Darin Lee lamented the early lapse as Gibault surged with a 12-0 third quarter run to pull away before holding on.
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Tagliabue Eyes New Overtime System For NFL
Commissioner Paul Tagliabue signaled a move to an overtime format giving both teams a possession next season. He noted a growing trend in first-possession OT wins and said owners would review the rule with the competition committee at the March meetings.
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Three unbeatens lead SIRR wrestling clash in Harrisburg
Top seeds include Benton grapplers Caleb Wilson 26-0 at 135 and David Gostowski 26-0 at 171 along with Pinckneyville's Jonah Shango 25-0 at 145. Action begins 9 a.m. at Davenport Gym with finals around 1 30 p.m. Teams Benton Anna Jonesboro Harrisburg Herrin Murphysboro Pinckneyville compete.
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Caleb Wilson
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Jonah Shango
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