The Saluki softball team faces host Utah in the NCAA Tournament Regional in Salt Lake City Friday at 2:30 p.m.
It’s the 14th overall NCAA tournament appearance for SIU and the fourth since 2017.
Other teams in the double-elimination regional are Baylor and Ole Miss.
The Salukis fell to the Rebels in a tournament back in February.
A viewing party will be held for Friday's game at Buffalo Wild Wings in Carbondale.