The University News

Two ties leave Billikens anxious for Omaha

Devin Kostrzreski • September 4, 2008

After starting its season with two exhibition wins, the men's soccer team hit its first rough patch this season with two ties in the LMU Soccer Classic last weekend. The Bills came home without a loss against top tier soccer squads from around the West Coast, but senior goalkeeper Pat Disbennett said the weekend was a little disappointing overall.

Bradenberg, Barklage lead SLU to 2-0 start

Dan Hunninghake • September 4, 2008

The women's soccer team is on a mission this year: to avenge last year's disappointing finish in the Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Bills breezed through their first test of the season last weekend, earning two victories on the road against Seton Hall and Army.

Student-athletes must balance multiple commitments

Brendan Swearengin • September 4, 2008

At some point, every student-athlete at Saint Louis University must choose what is most important: school or athletics. For both Division-I and club teams, athletes are held to high expectations from both teachers and coaches. This makes it difficult to commit fully to both the team and the classroom.

Men’s squad tallies two straight exhibition wins

Dan Hunninghake • August 28, 2008

The men's soccer team, ranked eighth in the nation, is 2-0 after its first week of exhibition play. The Billikens defeated DePaul 1-0 on Aug. 20, and Memphis 2-0 on Saturday, Aug. 23. In the first game against DePaul, senior midfielder Dado Hamzagic scored the game's lone goal early in the second half.

Women in a New York state of mind

Dan Hunninghake • August 28, 2008

The women's soccer team has practiced for four weeks and still has not played a game. Since the team's first game on Aug. 22 was postponed due to weather concerns, the players are anxious to get their season started. On tap for the team this weekend are two games in upstate New York in Army's BAE Systems Fall Classic.

Billiken Spotlight

defaultuser • August 28, 2008

Coming off two consecutive 20-win seasons, Saint Louis University volleyball kicks off the 2008 campaign with the Best Western Miami Invitational in Oxford, Ohio this weekend. The Billikens face tournament host Miami (Ohio) in the season opener for both teams on Friday, Aug.

2008 Fall Sports Preview

defaultuser • August 21, 2008

Men's Soccer The Billikens return nine starters from last year's squad that grabbed the league's regular season title and finished 12-2-5 overall. The team fell in the NCAA Tournament in penalty kicks to Illinois-Chicago. Senior Calum Angus was named a second-team All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association or America and was the 2007 Atlantic 10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Leadership from experience

Dan Hunninghake • August 21, 2008

The six seniors on the men's soccer team this year have a combined 16 years of collegiate experience between them. This extensive experience, according to head coach Dan Donigan, is what will help the Billikens to contest not only an Atlantic 10 title but also an NCAA Championship title.

Baseball team boasts 21 for spring recruiting class

Scott Vicker • August 21, 2008

Bringing in 21 new players is a definite way to give a team a whole new look. And that is exactly what the Saint Louis University baseball team will have when they take the field this season. "Twenty one new players is a high number," head baseball coach Darin Hendrickson said.

Hioldmeyer finishes sixth at USA Juniors

Dan Hunninghake • July 17, 2008

Brian Holdmeyer admits he didn't run his best during the regular track and field season, but that was OK. The sophomore runner focused his energy on a more important race that would take place six weeks after his regular season ended: the USA Junior Championships.

Dan’s Haul: Yet another cyclist gets caught for cheating

Dan Hunninghake • July 17, 2008

I have lost all respect for bicycle racing-assumung I ever had any. I guess I should start by saying I actually have a new best friend this summer, and it's name is The New York Times website. Just when work begins to get dull, which is about every 15 minutes, I hop online to see the latest sports headlines.

Two softball players gain international experience

Dan Hunninghake • July 17, 2008

When junior Rachel O'Connell traveled to Austria and Prague with teammate Kristian Berger to play softball, she admitted that she thought the competition would be more challenging. The softball duo played for USA Athletes International, Inc., a softball team composed of players from Missouri, Texas, New York and Illinois.