Salukis Primary LogoSalukis Alternate LogoSalukis Wordmark LogoCollege Sports Established 1869 Location Carbondale, Illinois College Name Southern Illinois University Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1922 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA Conference History 1975 – Present / Missouri Valley Conference 1962 – 1975 / Independent 1914 – 1962 / Illinois Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Nickname Salukis …