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Thanks to Saluki guard Makenzie Silvey for joining us (after the team Christmas party no less!). The MVC named Makenzie their Player Of The Week after she averaged just over 21 points the last three games, including 19 in Sunday's big win over Illinois.

 

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Matt Varney talked with Nick Hill on the first teleconference of the football preseason on Saturday.  Take a listen:

 
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Great to hear from Saluki wide receiver Landon Lenoir, the newest member of the SIU 2,000 career receiving-yard club. Landon talks about the Illinois State comeback, catching passes from Nic Baker, and if his big brother Lance (record-setting WIU receiver) is rooting for him this weekend.

 
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Saluki guard Lance Jones caught fire versus Valparaiso on Sunday with a game-high 22 points to go with 7 assists in a 75-55 win. Lance joined us to break down his game, as well as preview a rematch with Missouri State Wednesday night at Banterra Center.

 
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