Saluki volleyball sweeps Evansville at home
Southern Illinois University defeated Evansville 30-28 30-19 30-22 at home to move to 8-10 overall and 3-6 in the MVC. Kristie Kemner led with 17 kills, Kelly Harman hit .500, and SIU's 46 assists topped Evansville's 28 as the Salukis head to three road matches against SMS Wichita State and Missouri.
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Saluki Women Swim Grab MVC Shootout Title Over Bears
Saluki women's swimming and diving team edged Southwest Missouri State 263-235 to win the MVC Shootout for a second straight year. Relays led the way with firsts in 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle relays. Leane Pienaar and Brigitta Olson led individual wins with Pienaar taking 500 free and 200 IM runner up, Olson capturing 100 butterfly and 200 backstroke runner up, Brooke Radostits taking 100 backstroke. Ashley MacCurdy added runner-up finishes in 200 and 500 free.
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Illini eye Final Four after strong returnees
Illinois aims for the Final Four with coach Bill Self guiding a core from a 27-8 team that nearly reached the 2001 Midwest regional final. Guard Frank Williams, Big Ten Player of the Year, leads scoring and assists as Illinois seeks high expectations this season.
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Williams to test NBA waters after season
Illinois guard Frank Williams, the Big Ten Player of the Year, announced at media day he will leave the Illini for the NBA after this season. The junior point guard cited maturity and pro dreams, saying there is no chance he returns to Illinois next year after an 87 81 loss to Arizona and a 27 8 season with 14.9 points per game.
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Rend Lake Women Tennis Earns Nationals Bid
Rend Lake’s women tennis team qualified for the NJCAA Division II nationals after a strong regional showing in Springfield where Springfield College led with 22 points and Rend Lake followed at 21. The national event will be at Texas A&M University on May 4, 2002. The Warriors produced multiple singles podiums and solid doubles results under coach Diane Metzger in her seven years with the program.
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Salukis fall short after gallant effort against UNI
SIU battled Northern Iowa but failed to seize the lead as key drives stalled and a late fourth down interception sealed the Panthers win. Coach Kill praised his team's effort and urged focus on fundamentals to improve, while noting the Dome crowd's influence and the need for mental edge.
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Salukis fall short at UNI in homecoming thriller
SIU and UNI traded scores as Kobe led LIU with 123 passing yards and turnovers hampered the Salukis. Koutsos rumbled for 146 yards, moving into SIU second on the all time rushing list, while Petrie and Carter added key runs. SIU fought the crowd but came up one play short in a playoff atmosphere at the UNI Dome.
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Witges seals 6 0 win for Sesser-Valier in rain
Brent Witges scored the second quarter touchdown on a 17 yard run for Sesser-Valier in a 6-0 rain soaked win over Hamilton County. The Red Devils totaled 127 yards while Hamilton County managed 87 as conditions limited offense.
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Marion Boys Soccer Postponed By Flooded Field
Marion and Breese Central postponed their boys soccer match due to a flooded field at the Marion soccer complex. If drainage is insufficient, the game will move to Marion Junior High at 4 p.m. Monday with IHSA restrictions preventing Sunday play.
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Marion Invitational Lady Cardinals claim title in round robin format
NCOE led by Marion stars Kasi Carroll and Rachel Dauby defeated Du Quoin Harrisburg Herrin Sesser-Valier in sequence to win the Marion Invitational with Marion second and Lesser Valier third. All-Tournament picks include Krista Blumenstock Hope Carrell Kandace Roberts Lacy Jones Nicole Bryant Ashlee Pyron.
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Barracudas Dominate Season Opener At Centralia Meet
Centralia YMCA hosts a high scoring opener with the Barracudas prevailing 489 to 127 over St. Charles County. Libby Daniels Amber Green and Jacob Alvis lead multiple wins across 9 10 13 14 and 15 18 age groups with YMCA Nationals qualifying times and numerous double and triple victories.
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