The Southern Illinois Salukis are the varsity athletic teams representing Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The nickname comes from the Saluki, the Royal Dog of Egypt and the Persian greyhound, which ties into the fact that southern Illinois has had the nickname "Little Egypt" for just under 200 years.
What division is Southern Illinois Salukis?
NCAA Division I Football Championship SubdivisionSouthern Illinois Salukis football / Дивизион
What conference does Southern Illinois play in?
Missouri Valley ConferenceSouthern Illinois Salukis men's basketball / Конференция
Is Southern Illinois University baseball d1?
The Southern Illinois Salukis baseball team represents Southern Illinois University in NCAA Division I college baseball. They are part of the Missouri Valley Conference.
What is the mascot for Southern Illinois University?
SalukisWhat is a Saluki? A Saluki is "an Egyptian-bred dog which is the oldest of all domesticated dogs," reported the Southern Illinoisan after the dog was proposed as the university's mascot in 1951.
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