Growing up in the area I've been going to see SIU basketball and football games all of my life. Now with kids I make sure to go to a couple games a year with my parents, sister, and nephews. I absolutely adore going to these games. There is nothing better than seeing a game in person. The energy and crowds are just infections.
A lot of the Arena has stayed the same since I was a kid. There have been some nice new additions though that have updated the arena. There is a new concourse, some booster areas, a team store, and some new Saluki statues on the main approach.
We went this past year right around new years. My kids had an amazing time. They go to meet a real life Saluki, there was a balloon drop, and they got their fill of pretzels and popcorn from nana and grandpa. read more