Salukis to involve local communities in (618) Salukis Program
07/31/2014 | 12:00:00 | Football
All Promotions | 618 Salukis Flier
CARBONDALE, Ill. - Local communities can attend a selected SIU football game for just $6.18 as part of the (618) Salukis promotion. Through the community involvement initiative, residents of Carbondale, Murphysboro, Harrisburg, Marion, Carterville, DuQuoin, Anna, Jonesboro and Herrin will all have the opportunity to attend a Saluki football game for an $11 discount. In addition, high school students from those towns with a student ID will receive free admission to the selected game.
Tickets must be purchased in advance of the game with a proof of residence at the SIU Ticket Office or at designated locations in each community. Businesses that purchase more than 25 tickets will receive a special recognition during the game, and all fans who purchase tickets through the promotion will be entered into contests to win prizes. Each town will be recognized at their respective home game for their support of Saluki football. High school students in each town will receive free admission to their designated game.
| Which Towns Are Matched With Which Games? | ||
| Towns | Date and Game | Ticket Locations |
| Carbondale and Murphysboro | Thursday, Aug. 28 vs. Taylor | Carbondale -- SIU Ticket Office Murphysboro -- Old National Bank @ 1709 Walnut St. |
| Harrisburg and Marion | Sept. 13 vs. SEMO | Harrisburg -- Old National Bank @ 2 E. Locust St. or 719 Rollie Dr. Marion -- Old National Bank @ 2306 Williamson County Pkwy. |
| Carterville and DuQuoin | Oct. 4 vs. South Dakota | Carterville -- Old National Bank @ 300 S. Division St. DuQuoin -- TBA |
| Anna/Jonesboro and Herrin | Nov. 15 vs. UNI | Anna/Jonesboro -- WIBH Radio Station @ 330 S. Main St. Herrin -- TBA |