Looks to contribute at shorstop after joining the Salukis in January...Will be at SIU for only one season.

Pre-SIU: Played two seasons at Feather River College and one at Nevada-Reno...Hit .341 with 14 doubles, 12 stolen bases and 20 RBI at FRC...Two-time all-Golden Valley Conference shortstop...Hit over .300 in each of his four prep seasons at Churchill County High School...Also had eight home runs and 98 RBI in his high school career...Garnered all-conference, all-region and academic all-state honors in his last three prep campaigns.

Personal: Full name is Owen Michael Mackedon...Majors in Speech Communication...Born December 9, 1985...Son of Jim and Teresa Mackedon.

Last Updated February 7, 2008