SIU and pro teams mix in busy sports week in region
Sports schedule highlights include SIU baseball vs Bradley in MVC at Abe Martin Field and a Saluki golf invitational at Hickory Ridge. Pro hockey features Blues at Blackhawks, Oilers in St Louis, and Nashville visit. NBA, MLB season openers and NIT semifinals reshape week.
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Salukis Open MVC Play With Wins Over Bradley
Southern Illinois University baseball swept Bradley 4-2 and 11-1 to start Missouri Valley Conference play after a tough pre conference schedule. Pitcher Eric Haberer earned the win in game one with seven shutout innings and two walks, while coach Dan Callahan praised the team’s defense, pitching, and timely hitting as scouts watched Haberer build his case.
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UConn Dazzles Way into Final Four in Phoenix
Connecticut rolled past Alabama 87-71 in the Phoenix Regional final as Ben Gordon poured in 36 points and Rashad Anderson added a career-best 28. Gordon earned regional MVP honors while Anderson hit six of nine threes. UConn (31-6) led 53-29 late in the first half and awaits the Duke-Xavier winner in San Antonio’s Final Four. Alabama coach Gottfried praised the Huskies as having too many weapons.
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Cowboys send St. Joseph's home without championship
Oklahoma State edged Saint Joseph's 64 62 in the East Rutherford Regional to advance to the Final Four as Jameer Nelson missed a fadeaway at the buzzer. John Lucas Jr. hit a late 3 with 6.9 seconds left to put the Cowboys ahead while Nelson's final college shot clanged off.
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Painter Emerges As SIU Talent Faces Big-Name Links
Rumors swirl around Matt Painter after leading Southern Illinois to a 25-5 season as speculation grows about replacements for Bruce Weber and potential interest from Purdue and other programs. Labeled as a rising star, Painter pitches a calm spring while names like Lavin Matta and Cuonzo Martin surface for Keady’s Purdue job, with Painter linked to several openings.
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