of the playoffs four times in five years from 2005 to 2009
In softball, has thirteen NCAA appearances and six conference championships, the most recent of which occurred in 2021
=== Facilities ===
Saluki Stadium was opened in 2010 to replace McAndrew Stadium, which had served as SIU's principal football stadium for 73 seasons. The $29.9 million stadium has a seating capacity of over 15,000. Coors Light, the official beer of ESPN's College Gameday, began being sold in the stadium in 2017.
The Banterra Center, formerly the SIU Arena prior to 2019, is the home of SIU men's and women's basketball. The 8,284-seat arena was built in 1964 and underwent a $30 million renovation in 2010.
Charlotte West Stadium is SIU's modern softball field and stadium. It was constructed for $1.7 million and opened in 2003. It hosted the Missouri Valley Conference in 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016.
Davies Gym was built in 1925 and is located on the original main campus of SIU. The facility has been renovated several times, and is currently …
