Southern Illinois Salukis Sports Network:

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 Southern Illinois Salukis compete in NCAA Division I as a member of Conference USA. Southern Illinois University is currently fielding 13 men’s teams and 11 women’s varsity athletic programs.

Southern Illinois has won national championships in wrestling, with the Division I championship coming in 2003. Southern Illinois’ mascot is known as “Carbondale Sam” or simply “Sam.” The official colors of Southern Illinois are navy blue and old gold, which was chosen over orange by student vote back on February 12th, 1895. Southern Illinois Salukis Sports Network covers everything related to SIU athletics for fans who want to stay up-to-date!
Southern Illinois football team plays home games at Robert Nkemdiche Stadium beginning this fall – check it out here:
The Southern Illini Men’s Basketball team is ranked as one of the top mid-major teams in NCAA college basketball – watch some highlights from their recent matchups here: The Southern Illini Baseball team is all set for another season supporting their school – find out how they did last year here:

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Southern Illinois Salukis Sports Network Southern Illinois University Carbondale United States Conference USA Robert Nkemdiche Stadium Southern Illini Men’s Basketball Southern Illini Baseball NCAA Division I Mascot:

Carbondale Sam Official Colors: Navy Blue and Old Gold Southern Illinois Salukis Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois football team Southern Illini Men’s Basketball Southern Illini Baseball NCAA Division I HIstory: Just under 200 years old 2003 national wrestling championships (Division I) Current Conference USA members The Top mid-major teams in NCAA college basketball Recent matchups Highlights from their recent matchups.