SIU Celebrates Year of Saluki Legends--siusalukis.com
Men's Basketball
60 Years — 1966-67
One of the most celebrated teams in SIU history, the Salukis won the 1967 NIT Championship with a 71-56 victory over Marquette at Madison Square Garden. Led by Saluki Hall of Famers Walt Frazier, Dick Garrett, and head coach Jack Hartman, the Salukis finished 24-2. The team was inducted into the SIU Hall of Fame in 2000.
50 Years — 1976-77
SIU finished 22-7, won the MVC Tournament, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time. The Salukis reached the Sweet Sixteen behind Saluki Hall of Famers Mike Glenn, Gary Wilson, and brothers Corky and Wayne Abrams.
20 Years — 2006-07
The Salukis went 25-5 (15-3 MVC), earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and reached the Sweet Sixteen. SIU fell 61-58 to eventual national champion Kansas. The team featured Saluki Hall of Famers Randal Falker, Bryan Mullins, and Jamaal Tatum.Women's Basketball
40 Years — 1986-87
Coached by SIU and MVC Hall of Famer Cindy Scott, the Salukis went 28-3 and completed their second consecutive undefeated conference season (18-0). SIU finished ranked No. 16 nationally and defeated LSU in the NCAA Tournament before falling to Louisiana Tech, the eventual national runner-up. Key contributors included Ann Kattreh, Mary Berghuis, and Bridgett Williams.
35 Years — 1991-92
Also under Scott, SIU posted a 23-8 record and went 16-4 in the Gateway Conference. Led by Saluki Hall of Famers Kelly Firth and Anita Scott, the Salukis upset No. 7 Colorado in the NCAA Tournament.
All five basketball teams will be recognized during a single home weekend. Dates will be announced following the release of the MVC schedules.
