Saluki seniors Emma Austin and Addi Baker (30) high five during starting lineup announcements before game two of the weekend series against Bradley April 12, 2025 at Charlotte West Stadium in Carbondale, Illinois.
SIU head coach Jen Sewell and Bradley head coach Sarah Willis meet at home plate to exchange lineups before the game.
Sophomore pitcher Kiana McDowell stands with teammates during the playing of the National Anthem.
Freshman Kaytee Dahlstrom pitches to a Braves hitter.
Amanda Knutson calls out to teammates as a new batter steps up to the plate.
Star Saluki hitter Jackie Lis makes contact at the plate.
Amanda Knutson successfully escapes a pickle due to an overthrown ball to Bradley secondbaseman Ella Shafer.
Coach Sewell reviews the Saluki batting order with pitching coach Laurin Watts.
Saluki fan blocks out the April sun with a team-branded hat adorned with SIU pins as the game stretches into the late afternoon.
Amanda Knutson sprints toward third base while the Salukis lead only 1-0 in the bottom of the sixth inning during Saturday’s game.
The SIU roster welcomes Emily Williams back to home plate after her third home run of the series.
