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Baseball Game Preview: Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes vs. Herrin Tigers
After two games on the road, Zeigler-Royalton is heading back home. They will take on the Herrin Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Zeigler-Royalton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season. Zeigler-Royalton can now show off four landslide victories after their...
Small Town, Big League. The Bocce Ball Club of Murphysboro IL
A breeze blowing over your face, bustling groups of people cheering from picnic tables, three courts of deep brown sand with balls rolling as players look on with anticipation. Players call out to the ball as if their words could guide it to glory. However, no matter the outcome, all in attendance have smiles on their faces as they come together with their community. This is the identity of the Murphysboro Bocce Club.
Chancellor Austin Lane talks about the Saluki basketball coaching search
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale athletics department continues its search for a new men's head basketball coach since the firing of Bryan Mullins back on March 8, a day after the Salukis season ended in a double overtime loss to UIC in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. WSIU's Brad Palmer...
Bryan Mullins and Troy D'Amico to reunite at a new school
Former SIU men's basketball coach Bryan Mullins is joining the staff at DePaul University in Chicago. Mullins, a Chicago-area native, was hired over the weekend by new Blue Demons head coach Chris Holtmann. Mullins will be reunited with one of his former Saluki players. Troy D'Amico announced over the weekend...
Trey Miller enters the transfer portal
Saluki guard Trey Miller is joining most of the rest of the men's basketball team in announcing his decision to enter the transfer portal. The sophomore spent one season at SIU after transferring from Incarnate Word. He played in 24 of the 32 games this past season averaging about seven...
Marion has no trouble against Vernon Hills
Marion put another one in the bag on Monday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on the Vernon Hills Cougars with a sharp 13-1 win. The result was nothing new for Marion, who have now won five games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Former Southern Illinois forward Troy D’Amico plans to transfer to DePaul
Troy D’Amico, who previously played for Southern Illinois, is expected to transfer to DePaul, marking the university’s first commitment under head coach Chris Holtmann. Incoming freshman Chris Riddle from Kenwood Academy will also be part of the 2024 recruiting class, making them the program’s first two commitments for next season.
Softball Game Recap: Herrin Tigers vs. Johnston City Indians
Herrin lost against Johnston City last Saturday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Herrin Tigers fell just short of the Johnston City Indians by a score of 4-3. Herrin has struggled against Johnston City recently, as their matchup on Wednesday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
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