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SIU's sports mascot is the Saluki. A Saluki is one of the oldest dog breeds, dating back over 6000 years and is an Egyptian hunting dog. They are sight hounds and can run in excess of 42 mph. The greyhound, afghan, borzoi and whippet are derived from Saluki. [2] SIU's teams originally competed under the team name "Maroons" from 1913 to 1951. [2]
The Saluki men's basketball team garnered national attention by advancing to the Sweet Sixteen in 2002 and 2007. In the 2006–2007 season, the Salukis, coached by Chris Lowery , reached their highest ranking in the AP Coaches Poll and the ESPN/USA Today Poll with a position of #11, before dropping to #14 after losing the MVC to Creighton prior ...
Blackboard Learn (previously the Blackboard Learning Management System) is a web-based virtual learning environment and learning management system developed by Blackboard Inc. The software features course management, customizable open architecture , and scalable design that allows integration with student information systems and authentication ...
The Student Center is a large building near the center of campus which serves as a hub for events held by students and community members. Containing over eight and a half acres of space, the building hosts food vendors, dining and study spaces, a bowling alley and pool room, Esports Arena, the University Bookstore, Sustainability Hub, the Craft ...
Saluki Stadium opened on September 2, 2010 when a sellout crowd of 15,200 watched the Salukis defeat Quincy 70–7. [10] The Saluki Stadium is part of the university's larger athletic facilities plan, known as "Saluki Way," [11] a comprehensive plan to renovate and restructure the campus athletic facilities. [12]
Conf Overall Team W L PCT W L PCT; Indiana State: 17 – 3 .850: 32 – 7 .821 Drake †: 16 – 4 .800: 28 – 7 .800 Bradley: 13 – 7 .650: 23 – 12 .657 Northern Iowa
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On June 20, 2019, Southern Illinois University Director of Athletics Jerry Kill announced Lance Rhodes as the program's new head coach. Rhodes is a Sikeston, Missouri, native, and joined the Saluki baseball program from the University of Missouri, where he had served as the head assistant and recruiting coordinator.