Revamped and Ready: SIU Softball Takes the Field Today
After consecutive Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) tournament championships and their first NCAA Regional final appearance in 2024, SIU softball is entering a new chapter.
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Never Out: Matt Schark’s Relentless Road Back to Powering the Saluki Lineup
Matt Schark doesn’t come out of games. Not when his shoulder slips out of place on a swing. Not when he’s up 10 in the fifth. Not when he’s told to sit. This is the story of a quiet leader, a bruising bat, and the kind of athlete every coach wants and every team needs.
Patience Is a Strategy — And Nagy Is Playing the Long Game
The fans who blame the portal or NIL for mid-major struggles are missing the bigger picture. Adaptation wins. The best organizations — on the court or in the boardroom — don’t panic when the market changes. They evolve. That’s exactly what’s happening in Carbondale.
Valley Views (April 10, 2025): Nagy & McCollum Earn Awards, Esports Heating Up, B-I-N-G-O
Finding solid MVC coverage isn’t always easy with legacy news shifting gears. That’s why we’re here at The UnderDawg—to curate the best and most relevant news so you can spend less time searching and more time doing what you love: Cheering on the Salukis.
40, 10, and Climbing: Nick Hill’s Biggest Wins in Maroon
Nick Hill just turned 40. He’s entering his 10th season as head coach of the Salukis. And with the annual Spring Game set for Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m., excitement around Southern Illinois Football is already in full swing.