THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

Remediation work on the contaminated site of the former Koppers wood treatment plant north of Carbondale has been completed.

SIU running back Romeir Elliott (1) looks for running room against North Dakota State during the fourth quarter at Saluki Stadium on Saturday …

SIU guard Makenzie Silvey (12) shoots while pressured by Valparaiso forward Caitlin Morrison (40) during the first quarter at the Banterra Cen…

SIU quarterback Nic Baker (8) passes during the second quarter against North Dakota State at Saluki Stadium on Saturday in Carbondale.

SIU guard Makenzie Silvey (12) goes to the basket as Valparaiso forward Ella Ellenson (13) defends during the first quarter at the Banterra Ce…

SIU forward Gabby Walker (20) goes to the basket during the in the second quarter against Valparaiso at the Banterra Center on Saturday in Car…

SIU forward Gabby Walker (20) looks to dribble around Valparaiso guard Shay Frederick (5) during the first quarter at the Banterra Center on S…

SIU head coach Nick Hill looks for an explanation of a call from line judge Mike Lowenberg during the third quarter against North Dakota State…

SIU safety Clayton Bush (0) forces a fumble by North Dakota State quarterback Zeb Noland (8) during the third quarter at Saluki Stadium on Sat…