SIUE suffered a pair of losses this past week, falling short to Eastern Illinois University, the top-ranked school in the Ohio Valley Conference, 74-63 Wednesday and 85-60 to Miami on Sunday. The Cougars (6-19) were led by freshman forward Michael Herrod in both games, scoring a total of 40 points and 19 rebounds combined in the two games.… Post the First Comment

The Cougars have continued to leave their mark on a strong indoor track season at the two-day McDonalds Classic in Carbondale. At the end of the weekend, the Cougar women's squad finished with a total of 32.5 points and placed fifth of six competing teams.… Post the First Comment

T.J. Cowell, Alestle sports reporter and bass fishing enthusiast, gives a nod to the IHSA as it is the first state to acknowledge bass fishing as an official high school activity. Check out the Alestle Sports Blog to read his post. … Post the First Comment

Alestle Sports Editor Allan Lewis lets if fly with his weekly Wednesday Word blog. Men's basketball, Mr. Lewis would like to have a word with you. … Post the First Comment

The University of North Dakota stepped up late in a game consisting of 11 ties and 10 lead changes to tame the Cougars 57-50 Sunday. Sophomore guard David Boarden started the game in SIUE's favor with a pair of buckets, one from beyond the three-point arc, and provided SIUE stability in the first half with seven points and three rebounds.… Post the First Comment