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Southern Illinois Salukis

Athletic program of Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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College Basketball (4)
Athletic Performance (4)
Conference Competition (1)
Sports Competition (1)
Upcoming Matchup (1)
Team Victory (1)

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Southern Illinois Salukis (4) · College Basketball (4) · Bradley Braves (3) · Jaquan Johnson (3) · Scoring Performance (2) · Valparaiso Beacons (2) · 24 points (2) · 70-60 victory (2) · Damien Mayo Jr. (1) · Drake Bulldogs (1) · 66-61 Victory (1) · Conference Game (1) · 70-60 Victory (1) · Conference Play (1) · Team Defense (1)

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The Southern Illinois Salukis are the varsity athletic teams representing Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The nickname comes from the Saluki, the Royal Dog of Egypt and the Persian greyhound, which ties into the fact that southern Illinois has had the nickname "Little Egypt" for just under 200 years. The Salukis play their home basketball games at Banterra Center and football games at Saluki Stadium.

📰 Related News (4)

🇺🇸 Mayo scores 22 as Southern Illinois takes down Drake 66-61 (2026-02-19)
Led by Damien Mayo Jr.'s 22 points, the Southern Illinois Salukis defeated the Drake Bulldogs 66-61 on Wednesday...
🇺🇸 Bradley visits Valparaiso after Johnson's 24-point game (2026-02-17)
Bradley faces the Valparaiso Beacons after Jaquan Johnson scored 24 points in the Braves' 70-60 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis...
🇺🇸 Bradley visits Valparaiso after Johnson's 24-point game (2026-02-17)
Bradley faces the Valparaiso Beacons after Jaquan Johnson scored 24 points in the Braves' 70-60 victory against the Southern Illinois Salukis...
🇺🇸 Johnson scores 24 to guide Bradley to 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois (2026-02-16)
Jaquan Johnson scored 24 points to lead Bradley to a 70-60 victory over Southern Illinois...

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