Dawg Pound

For as long as SIU has fielded intercollegiate athletics, there have been students cheering on the Salukis! For decades now, that group of passionate students has been called the Dawg Pound.

At the height of SIU success on the court and on the field in the early 2000’s, The Dawg Pound was one of the most intimidating student sections in America, let alone the Missouri Valley Conference. The current Dawg Pound is looking to continue that passion in the student body and bring more spirit and pride to campus.

The Dawg Pound works to promote all 16 Saluki athletic programs. Whether that means bringing out over 6,000 students to the Homecoming Football game, cheering on the Swim and diving team at Shea Natatorium, or even driving to opposing basketball teams during conferences. The Dawg Pound is there, loud, and ready to push our Salukis to victory.

The Dawg Pound is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) and charges a one time $20 fee to join. This includes receiving a free Dawg Pound shirt. That is the only direct income the group makes in a year.

2025-26 Fast Facts:

· Over $20,000 worth of giveaway items give to students including authentic basketball and baseball jerseys, numerous t-shirts, rally towels, beanies, baseball caps, gift cards, and so much more

· Tailgate at every SIU home football game

· Travel games for football and Arch Madness

· Over $2k donated to charity including various Greek philanthropy organizations and to the Samaritans Feet Organization

· Given back to the community by helping local organizations such as Don’t Dirty the Dale and Green Earth

The Dawg Pound looks to make these opportunities and giveaways as accessible as possible for our student body. To make that possible we look to making as much as we can free for students. That cannot be possible without donations from alumni and community members.

Any donations go straight to enhancing the student experience on campus and providing as many opportunities as possible for students to get involved and out to Saluki athletic events.