Saluki Softball is ready to begin the 2026 season and we can't wait to cover the team this year for you! We start previewing the upcoming season by introducing you to Saluki Softball players leading into the season, with the voice of Saluki Softball Mike Trude! We begin with 2025 MVC First Team member Mikaela Coburn.

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SIU is riding a two game winning streak but they will look to make it three in row with another road test on Wednesday night at UIC! SIU is 3-0 at UIC since they've joined the Missouri Valley Conference but all three wins have been four points or less. Rodney Watson and Luke Martin recap the thrilling one point win over Belmont on the road and then interview UIC head coach Rob Ehsan to preview the game on Wednesday night.

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DJ Williams announced his decision to return to Southern Illinois earlier today and he caught up with us to take us through his decision making process. He explains the past year and how long of a process this was for him, the importance of Nick Hill in his decision, why it wasn't all about the money, and what he is looking forward to in his final season playing college football.

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Saluki Hall of Famer Rodney Watson and Voice of the Salukis Luke Martin recap the New Years Day win over Valpo and the fun environment inside Banterra Center! Plus, they look ahead to the next game on the road against the Belmont Bruins on Sunday afternoon!

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Salukis had another battle on the road that came down the final possession at Murray State, but SIU is still searching for that first MVC win come New Years Day against Valpo. The Beacons head coach Roger Powell will join our radio crew to talk about Valpo's season and where they are at heading into New Years day.

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The Rivlary is back on! SIU-Murray State writes another chapter on Monday night at Murray State! Our Saluki Radio crew recaps the Bradley road contest for SIU and then previews the Racers. Head coach of Murray State Ryan Miller stops by to talk about his career path to Murray State.

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Southern Illinois is coming off a tough home loss to Illinois State to open up Missouri Valley Conference play, but now they hit the road to take on Bradley for the Salukis last game before Christmas. Voice of the Bradley Braves Dave Snell joins the radio crew to preview the Bradley Braves.

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The Missouri Valley Conference season is officially underway and the Salukis open up league play in Carbondale against longtime rival Illinois State! Voice of Illinois State John Fitzgerald joins our Saluki Radio crew to preview the Redbirds on Thursday night! Coach Watson and Luke Martin recap the non-conference, how the returners from last years team have improved, and much more!

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