The Crab Orchard Trojans started the season at 5-0 and have since increased that win total to 6-0.  It was an easy choice for the first Team of the Week of the basketball season.  Matt Varney visited with coach of the Trojans, Jon Brown and discussed the team:

 

Photo credit: SIU Athletics/ Tim McCaughan

The Missouri Valley Conference is holding a two-day summer check-in teleconference with all 12 league coaches this week.  On Monday, SIU coach Scott Nagy spoke to the media.  Speaking with our Matt Varney, Coach Nagy discussed building a culture just four months since being hired at SIU, how Kennard Davis is developing, and more!

 
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John A. Logan women's basketball coach Charlie Jones joined the program Tuesday night.  He discussed a huge win at Shawnee this past Saturday, Wednesday's game against Rend Lake College, and the team avoiding hitting a wall.

 
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Monday night was Herrin Girls Basketball's first game back from a COVID pause.  The Tigers beat Murphysboro 59-24 behind a career-best 26 from Presli Karnes.

John Homan spoke with coach Chris Roberts and Karnes after the game:

 

Chris Roberts - 00:00

Presli Karnes - 1:31

 
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