The University News

Inside the Lines: Men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country, softball, baseball and swimming

Dan Hunninghake • March 27, 2008

Men's basketball season ends The Saint Louis University men's basketball team's quest for a conference championship ended with a first-round, overtime loss to Dayton University on March 12. Senior guard...

Cardinals sack veteran Spiezio

Max Vosburgh • March 7, 2008

Last week, the Cardinals made a statement when they cut ties with veteran third baseman Scott Spiezio. This happened after General Manager John Mozeliak learned of Spiezio's six-count arrest warrant, which includes driving while intoxicated, a charge issued by the Irvine, Calif.

New director psyched for position as athletics’ top man

Dan Hunninghake • March 7, 2008

New Athletic Director Chris May knew about the controversial history of his position. He knew about the micromanagement that had plagued the Saint Louis University athletic department in the past year and about the five-month vacancy of the position. Yet May said he is optimistic about the future of SLU athletics.

Philadelphia, here we come

Dan Hunninghake • March 7, 2008

In a situation similar to last year, the women's basketball team finds itself as the No. 11 seed and in need of a first-round upset at the Atlantic 10 Tournament. The Billikens will face No. 6 seed Saint Joseph's tonight in Philadelphia-a team that they lost to earlier this season.

Tennis focuses on conditioning heading into weekend

Scott Vicker • March 7, 2008

With the weather in St. Louis sunny one day and snowy the next, there is no telling whether the Billiken tennis games at home will be on this weekend. Both the men's and women's teams are slated for home games against Western Illinois on Friday, March 7. The men will then face University of Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday, March 8, while the women take on Southeast Missouri State on Sunday, March 9.

Blackwell surprises coach with his talent

Brian Hayes • March 7, 2008

Head Baseball Coach Darin Hendrickson said he did not welcome the snowy weather that canceled the team's home opener against Southeast Missouri State Tuesday, March 4. However, when it comes to the play of his team's starting left fielder, sophomore David Blackwell, he is certainly satisfied.

Inside the Lines: Men’s basketball, softball, track and field, women’s basketball and baseball

Dan Hunninghake • March 7, 2008

Men's basketball exits Scottrade In its annual senior night, the Billiken men's basketball team suffered a 70-50 loss to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies-a team that had 14-straight road losses before its win against Saint Louis University. The game against the Bonnies on Saturday, March 1, was the last home game in the Scottrade Center, as the team will transition into its first season at the Chaifetz Arena beginning with the 2008-2009 season.

Local charity organization hosts sports trivia contest

Brian Hayes • February 29, 2008

Sports fans all around the United States will flock to St. Louis tonight for the fifth annual Sports Trivia Championship at the Scottrade Center, hosted by Budweiser. Beginning with a tailgate party and silent auction at 5 p.m., the event is to benefit a local charity organization, the St.

Sayonara, West Pine

Brian Hayes • February 29, 2008

No sooner had Women's Basketball Coach Shimmy Gray-Miller finished addressing the crowd of Billiken fans than the lights began to shut off after the last contest scheduled in the Bauman-Eberhardt Center. More affectionately referred to around campus as the West Pine Gym, the building opened in 1920 and was the home court for the women's basketball and volleyball teams.

Jesuit brings heart and soul to Pep Band

Pat Shannon • February 29, 2008

For the Saint Louis University Pep Band, music has the unique ability to connect musicians across generations. The group includes college students, alumni, faculty and one very special member: the Rev. George Kennard, S.J., who is 88 years old. Kennard is no stranger to the impact a great pep band has upon a crowd.

Diver Larson sets lofty goals for postseason

ADAM TAMBURIN • February 29, 2008

Sophomore diver Anna Larson is taking the plunge this season. With a record-setting first year under her belt, she intends to pursue more goals that would set more Saint Louis University records. Because of Larson's steady determination, school records have cracked.

Inside the Lines: Cross-country, women’s soccer, softball, men’s basketball, track and field, equestrian team

Dan Hunninghake • February 29, 2008

Cross-country Three women's cross-country runners signed National Letters of Intent on Feb. 15 to run with the Saint Louis University team. High school seniors Maria Drzcymski from Fort Dodge, Iowa; Hilary Orf from Ballwin, Mo.; and Jenna Romano from Omaha, Neb.