Neely Carter Earns $500 for Cheerleader Challenge Kick
Neely Carter, coached by her father Larry Carter, wins 500 for the Anna Jonesboro athletic department by delivering a 15 yard field goal at halftime of Southern Illinois University football game versus Eastern Illinois. Several cheerleaders competed. Carterville earned 250 for showing the most spirit.
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Bigger, stronger, faster Salukis eye first NCAA bid
SIU coach Bruce Weber fields a public scrimmage at Davies Gym, stressing stronger defense as essential to reaching the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1995. Two red-shirted players Brad Korn and Darren Brooks shine, while Weber pushes emphasis on team defense and a defensive stopper. The Salukis have two weeks of practice before their first exhibition game on Sunday, Nov. 4.
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Salukis Struggle in Lethargic Loss at Eastern Illinois
SIU football coach Kill blamed injuries and a slow start after the Salukis fell to Eastern Illinois. QB platoon Kevin Kobe and Madei Williams led modest offense as Tom Koutsos crossed 3,000 rushing yards. SIU heads to Indiana State next in Gateway action.
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QB duo keeps them guessing in muddy scheme shuffle
SIU and EIU clash as coach Limegrover explains the offensive line’s adjustments. The QB shift between Kobe Williams and Madei Madel aims to keep defenses off balance, relying on a mix of passing when Kevin is in and heavier runs with Madei. Koutsos reaches milestone while Romo shines. Salukis struggle to start fast, falling behind early.
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UNI tops WIU in late rally for 17 14 win
Northern Iowa quarterback Tom Petrie threw for a touchdown and ran for another as UNI defeated Western Illinois 17-14. Petrie connected with Jake Soliday on a 3‑yard pass for a 7‑0 lead, then ran in from the 5 at 14‑7. Adam Benge led rushers with 116 yards on 10 carries as UNI, 6‑1 overall and 4‑0 in the Gateway, held off Western Illinois, 4‑2, 3‑2.
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Spikers Fall On Road, SIU Swept By Wichita State
SIU volleyball hit .074 and was swept 33-31 30-28 30-25 at Wichita State. Coach Sonya Locke blamed poor hitting as Kris tie Kemner had 14 kills and 11 digs, Megan Baumstark 26 assists, Jenny Noel 5 kills on 15 attempts.
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