Saluki Running Backs Look to Step Up This Spring
SIU coach Dale Lennon leads a four man backfield battle in spring practice as Strother, Kalokoh, and FBS transfers Banks and McCall compete to replace Jewel’s production. Strother rushed 277 yards and a TD on 46 carries last season with 746 kickoff return yards, while Kalokoh adds depth after nine carries.
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SIU tabbed Hinson after Weber discussions show interest
SIU Athletic Director Mario Moccia confirmed talks with Bruce Weber occurred during the coaching search for Salukis basketball. He noted Weber built SIU into an MVC power before moving to Illinois, and praises Weber while supporting Barry Hinson as the eventual hire. Weber also praised Hinson as a good fit.
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Hinson Introduced as SIU Saluki Coach Sets Turnaround Plan
Hinson outlines a rebuilding blueprint for Southern Illinois Salukis after an 8-23 season and MVC exit. He emphasizes senior foundations, targeted recruiting, redshirting, and transfers. Players respond positively, pledging to compete. MVC Commissioner Elgin backs his return and predicts a quick revival.
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Hinson hire brings buzz to SIU basketball
Les Winkeler notes SIU adds Hinson after a four year stint at Kansas and a Missouri State record against SIU. Critics doubt an overnight turnaround yet praise Hinson�s hardnosed teams and fan appeal. He plans to reuse Kansas offense and galvanize Saluki supporters as he seeks NCAA relevance.
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Salukis lose at home on midweek pitchers battle
Right-hander walks Jacob Rhodes with two outs in the seventh, then Cody Larson doubles and Dylan Wheeler singles to key Saluki struggles. SIU strands Menken on third in the fifth and the eighth inning rally fizzles with a double play. Murray State coach Rob McDonald notes midweek pitching chaos and timely hits.
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Saluki Cassie Rushing Named Golf Week Co-Honor
SIU sophomore Cassie Rushing earned one of this week’s Mountain West Conference golf honors for her victory at the Saluki Invitational at Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center. She carded 146 to win by two strokes over Chelsea Harris of Iowa, with a first day 72 tying the event’s best round. Rushing shares the weekly honor with Gretchen Huhnerkoch of Wichita State and adds a second career weekly accolade.
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SIU senior Mallory Duran- Sellers named Scholar Athlete of the week
Saluki senior leadoff hitter Mallory Duran- Sellers earned Prairie Farms Conference Scholar Athlete of the Week after SIU took two of three from Creighton. She went 4-for-8 with a solo homer, four RBIs, five walks, two steals, seven runs, and 10 putouts for perfect fielding. English education major maintains a 4.0 GPA.
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Mariners open season in Tokyo with win over A's
Ichiro Suzuki starred in Seattle's 3-1 11 inning victory over Oakland at Tokyo Dome. Suzuki collected four hits as a capacity crowd of 44,227 roared with every at bat. Felix Hernandez and two relievers held the Athletics to six hits in the opener.
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