2008 Woodie Awards
Salukis extend conference home win streak with win over Creighton 48-44Seniors pace team to win on televised on ESPN2
The spotlight was shining on the Salukis Saturday night and they didn't disappoint. Although they scored their third-lowest point total of the season, the Salukis narrowly edged out rival Creighton 48-44 at the SIU Arena. In a game that drew hype from ESPN's College GameDay and was televised live on ESPN2, it was senior forward Matt Shaw who came through for the Salukis.…
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Late free throws cost SalukisShaw shows some light, scoring 18 points, five rebounds, and three assist in 63-62 loss
It came down to the wire for the SIU men's basketball team Wednesday, and again the Salukis couldn't seal the deal.
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Salukis, Blue Jays look for redemptionBoth teams coming off heart-breaking losses
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It's midway through the NBA season. What do you think is the biggest surprise in the league? "Kobe Bryant's spectacular play after wanting to leave the Lakers. Bryant has been a complete team player averaging more than five assists. He lets the role players make things happen.…
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Freshman Wood could miss rest of the seasonStress fracture could lead to redshirt
Freshman guard Brandon Wood felt the thrill of playing college basketball for 68 minutes this season. Now he can only watch. Wood appeared in six games for the Salukis before a stress fracture to his right foot put him on the sidelines. Wood's final game was against St.…
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Salukis hustle wears down Wichita StateSalukis aggressiveness key in 63-52 victory over Shockers
Elbows to the chest, headfirst dives into the first row and forearm strikes to the head are all in a day's work for the SIU men's basketball team. The Salukis (9-9, 4-3 Missouri Valley Conference) returned to their roots in Saturday's 63-52 victory over Wichita State (8-10, 1-6) and played with the type of intensity and aggressiveness that earned them the moniker "Floorburn U.…
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Passing attack of SIU leads to winJunior guard features his vision
A last-second loss would not have been possible Wednesday if not for the passing shown by junior guard Bryan Mullins. The Salukis (9-10, 4-4 Missouri Valley Conference) were unable to hold off Missouri State as they fell 63-62 on a pair of free throws with one second left, but their passing kept them in the game until the final seconds.…
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Shaw: Shank and redemptionSenior forward sparks Saluki rally in comeback win
With the Salukis trailing by nine points with only 12 minutes left to play, senior forward Matt Shaw took it upon himself to lead a comeback. Shaw squared up for a 3-pointer and let the ball sail as the crowd rose to its feet, knowing the Salukis needed a spark.…
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Women's basketball starts road tripSIU takes on Evansville Saturday
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Women's basketball loses at Evansville 77-67Sweere scores a career-high 33 points
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Tennis: Stamina key to Salukis' weekend winsMen win two of three; Women win both matches
The SIU men's and women's tennis teams had a busy weekend playing five games combined in four days.
The women won both matches against Evansville on the road for their first conference victory and Northern Illinois at home. The men's team went 2-1, losing their first match at Indiana State and winning two matches at home against Western Illinois and Illinois-Chicago.
The Saluki men capped off the weekend with a win Sunday against Western Illinois 6-1.…
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Swimming looks to bounce backUpset-minded swimmers head to WKU for Saturday meet
SIU's swimming and diving team will look to rebound from its recent loss at Missouri State. The Salukis will be trying to upset Western Kentucky, the three-time defending Sun Belt Conference champions.…
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Calendar Circlers10 don't-miss-games for the men's basketball 2007-2008 season
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