1971 Southern Illinois Salukis baseball team

The 1971 Southern Illinois Salukis baseball team represented the University of Southern Illinois in the 1968 NCAA University Division baseball season. The Salukis played their home games at Abe Martin Field. The team was coached by Itch Jones in his 2nd season at Southern Illinois.

The Salukis lost the College World Series, defeated by the USC Trojans in the championship game.

Schedule and results
! style="" | Regular season (36–6)
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! style="" | Postseason (7–3)


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Awards and honors

 * Mike Eden
 * All Tournament Team


 * Dan Radison
 * All Tournament Team


 * Jim Dwyer
 * All Tournament Team


 * Larry Calufetti
 * All Tournament Team


 * Bob Sedik
 * AACBC Third Team All-American

Salukis in the 1971 MLB Draft
The following members of the Southern Illinois Salukis baseball program were drafted in the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft.