Sunday Sitdown: On MLB Draft Night, Matt Schark Is Right Where He Belongs...Ready
It's MLB Draft night! We caught up with SIU slugger Matt Schark to see how he's feeling as he hopes to parlay an outstanding senior season into a draft selection.
Basketball Chemistry Starts in July, Not March
Recruiting is now a year-round exercise. When the portal window opens each spring, staffs focus as much on retaining core players as adding new talent, knowing lucrative NIL offers can sway even the most committed athletes. SIU has handled this year with poise.
Sunday Sitdown: Saluki Great Mike Glenn
Saluki Hall-of-Famer Mike Glenn recently spoke with The UnderDawg about his playing days, his purpose-driven path after basketball, and the advice he shared with today’s Salukis.
New Episode of UnderDawg Sessions: 'Voice of the Salukis' Luke Martin 🎥 🐾
Welcome to UnderDawg Sessions — a video series bringing you closer to the athletes, coaches, and decision-makers shaping Saluki sports.
Sunday Sitdown: Saluki Point Guard Quel'Ron House
Quel'Ron House, a Louisville native, transferred to SIU this offseason with something to prove and something to build.
Sunday Sitdown: Saluki Quarterback DJ Williams
A blend of heart and hunger is what makes Saluki quarterback DJ Williams different. He’s got the talent, sure. But it’s the perspective — shaped by setbacks, loss, and purpose — that’s setting the tone for what could be a monster final season.
Introducing UnderDawg Sessions: Video Interviews w/ Your Favorite Salukis. First up, AD Tim Leonard 🎥 🐾
Welcome to UnderDawg Sessions — a new video series bringing you closer to the athletes, coaches, and decision-makers shaping Saluki sports.
Sunday Sitdown: From the Courtroom to the Conference Room...MVC’s Jeff Jackson on What’s Next After House v. NCAA
We caught up with MVC Commissioner Jeff Jackson on Friday to discuss the whirlwind of change sweeping through college athletics - and how the conference is supporting universities like SIU.
Sunday Sitdown: SIU Track & Field Thrower Dallas Hodge
In this Q&A, Dallas Hodge opens the lid on how he navigates setbacks, what clicked during his breakout throws, and what he’d tell the next wave of Saluki athletes looking to make their mark.
⚽ SIU Soccer Heads to Marion Next Week for Evening Youth Camp
From June 9–12, the team will host an evening youth camp in Marion at the Marion Soccer Complex, running 5–8 p.m. each day for players ages 6–14 of all genders and skill levels.
Sunday Sitdown: SIU Big Man Rolyns Aligbe
Fresh off the news of his older brother, Prince, transferring from Seton Hall, we caught up with Rolyns Aligbe for this sibling-rivalry edition of our Sunday sitdown.
Sunday Sitdown: SIU Softball Coach Jen Sewell
Since being named SIU's head softball coach in 2022, Jen Sewell has helped position the program as arguably SIU’s most consistent team while navigating roster turnover, injuries, and the ever-evolving challenges of modern college athletics.