Salukis Host Bradley in MVC Showdown at SIU Arena
The Saluki men meet Bradley at SIU Arena in a Missouri Valley Conference tilt. Thursday features Bend Lake College vs John A. Logan at Carterville in JUCO men and women action. Sparta visits Anna Jonesboro in a top prep girls game while Massac County goes to Carbondale, Nashville to Pinckneyville, and Z R C travels to Galatia Thompsonville.
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Friday SIRR battles set across five state matchups
Benton visits Herrin in a key SIRR Ohio clash while Meridian plays Century in a rematch of the SEC Tournament title game. Carbondale travels to Breese Mater Dei and Du Quoin goes to Anna Jonesboro with Sparta at Nashville. Johnston City visits Black Diamond foe Lesser Valier as SIC crowns the Greater Egyptian Conference title.
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Notable Girls Player York earns Highland Tournament MVP title
Nashville star April York, a 6-foot senior, was named The Southern Girls Basketball Player of the Week after leading the Hornettes to four wins en route to the Highland Tournament title. York averaged 11 points in the event as Nashville (21-2) defeated Greenville Benton Breese Mater Dei and Belleville East.
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Advocates fear Title IX changes by Bush panel
Women's sports leaders urge caution as Education Department Council on Opportunity in Athletics weighs up to 24 recommendations. Critics warn changes could erode gains in equity while proposals suggest shifting toward a 50 50 male female athlete split with broad leeway. Debates include University of Maryland official Debbie Yow and national team member Julie Foudy voicing concern about potential loopholes.
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SIU women fall to Middle Tennessee 87 63 in non conference game
The Salukis were within two at 48 46 with 13 51 left but Middle Tennessee State answered with a 12 0 run en route to an 87 63 victory. SIU struggled with 25 turnovers and 18 steals by MTSU while defense and chemistry were questioned by coach Lori Opp.
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Bradley Brav es Survive Turmoil to Face SIU
Bradley Braves navigate turmoil after star Danny Granger leaves for UNM. The team won 3 of 4, now 7-11 overall, 3-4 in Missouri Valley play, as Jim Les guides a reshaped lineup before a SIU Arena clash with Southern Illinois, led by Kent Williams.
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Jordan makes 14th All Star as Malone sits out
Michael Jordan is elected an All Star for the 14th time while Karl Malone misses the game for the first time since 1987. Jerry Stackhouse and Jalen Rose also are left out, fueling disappointment. Coaches picked seven reserves from each conference for the February 9 game in Atlanta.
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