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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.

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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.

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Looking Back on the True Madness That Was SIU Basketball This Time Last Year

Now that SIU's season is officially over — one that included an opening-round win at Arch Madness — it’s time to look back at how the players who transferred fared this season.

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Valley Views (March 13, 2025): Moo Enters Transfer Portal, Murray State Hires New Coach, Lis Going After Another HR Record, Illinois State Leads the MVC in Attendance

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.

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can SIU Upset #1 Seed Drake at Arch Madness?

We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's big tourney game will shake out.

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Arch Madness! We Caught Up with Scott Nagy & Kennard Davis, Jr. - Read What They Said About Today's Game

Happy Arch Madness Day! Hopefully you're in STL or at least taking a long lunch break to catch today's SIU game...

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can SIU Chop Down the Trees Today at Indiana State Before Arch Madness?

We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how today's game will shake out.

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can SIU Win Senior Night Against a Tough Illinois State Team?

We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out.

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Get Back to Their Winning Ways Against Valpo?

We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out.

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Happy Bonus Banterra Day, Saluki Fans...Murray State v. SIU

SIU vs. Murray State: This matchup has major conference implications, with both teams locked in a five-way tie for sixth place in the MVC standings. With Arch Madness looming, every game is crucial in the race for seeding.

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Get Homecourt Revenge on Belmont?

We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out. Read more to see if the Dawgs can avenge an earlier-season loss to Belmont.

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SalukiAI Gameday Preview: Can the Dawgs Pull Off a Road Upset at Bradley?

We ran 100 game simulations through our proprietary artificial intelligence model, SalukiAI, to predict how tonight's game will shake out. Read more to see if the Dawgs can avenge an earlier-season loss to Bradley.