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Salukis drop opener to Memphis

Coach Ken Henderson argues a double play call that ended the sixth inning on April 19, 2015, at Itchy Jones Stadium. Despite arguing the call, the Salukis still led 7-3 over Illinois State University after six innings of play. The Salukis defeated Illinois State 9-7, bringing their record to 9-31 for the season.

The Salukis (12-8-1) stranded 10 runners on base, while the Tigers (9-12) collected 14 hits off SIU pitching.

"Our strike zone awareness is nonexistent," said SIU coach Ken Henderson, who was ejected in the seventh inning for arguing balls and strikes. "We swing at balls we shouldn't swing at.