Southern Illinois Salukis

1 week ago | siusalukis.com | Dominic Hoscher

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Longtime friend and supporter of the Southern Illinois University softball program, John L. Roseberry, has passed away. Roseberry made several donations to the SIU softball program, including the padded outfield wall at Charlotte West Stadium and the indoor turf at the Student Recreation Center. "John was not just a gracious donor to our program - but an incredible friend," head coach Jen Sewell said.

1 week ago | siusalukis.com | Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE, Ill. - Saluki basketball Hall of Famer Mike "Stinger" Glenn will give a presentation on Thursday, June 26, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Morris Library as part of the community's Freedom to Freedom celebration. Glenn will draw on his life experiences and the knowledge he's gained from his collection of African American rare books, documents and memorabilia to provide lessons in history, hope and inspiration. The free, public event is at 6 p.m. in the library's John C.

1 month ago | siusalukis.com | Dominic Hoscher

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - McKenzie Newcomb and Emma Austin of the Southern Illinois University softball team have been selected to the 2025 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) D1 Midwest All-Region teams. Newcomb earned a spot on the Second Team, while Austin was voted to the Third Team. This is the first appearance on an All-Region team for either senior. This spring, Newcomb went 20-5 with a 1.81 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 37 appearances and four games started.

1 month ago | siusalukis.com | Dominic Hoscher

News | Six Salukis Earn Spots on Softball's MVC Scholar-Athlete Teams 05/15/2025 | 10:00:00 | SoftballST. LOUIS, Mo. - Six members of the Southern Illinois University softball team have been awarded spots on the Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete teams, as announced by the conference on Thursday. Emma Austin, Emily Williams, and Jackie Lis have been named to the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team, while Anna Carder, Erin Lee, and McKenzie Newcomb have been named to the Second Team.

1 month ago | siusalukis.com | Dominic Hoscher

DES MOINES, Iowa - On Saturday, the No. 1 Southern Illinois University softball team (33-20, 21-5) lost a heartbreaker, 6-2, to No. 2 Belmont in the Missouri Valley Conference Championship. Inside the Box Score The Salukis scored two runs on four hits with no errors on Saturday. On the other side, Belmont posted six runs with 10 hits and also did not commit an error. Three different pitchers appeared for Southern Illinois in the championship game.