The University News

New strength coach converts from Buckeye to Billiken

Scott Vicker • March 27, 2008

New Strength and Conditioning Coach Scott Charland's philosophy is simple: Work harder than any team the Billikens play. "Our goal is to increase athleticism," Charland said. "That means we are working...

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.

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.

Baseball goes head-to-head with St. Louis franchise

Dan Hunninghake • February 29, 2008

It was 2-2 at one point in the second inning when the Saint Louis University baseball team played the St. Louis Cardinals in Jupiter, Fla. A 10-run fourth inning for the Cardinals, however, was too much for the Billikens to handle, as the game was called at the seventh-inning stretch by mutual consent between managers.

LaPlante’s Rant: Where has all the Billiken spirit gone?

Aaron LaPlante • February 29, 2008

School spirit can not only be purchased, but also it can be played on your iPhone. Apparently, hundreds of universities have sold the rights of their sacred alma mater's song, and now, corporate America has found another way to sell "tradition" to the masses.

Swimmers smash school records at A-10 Championships

Scott Vicker • February 29, 2008

The Saint Louis University swimming and diving teams finished their seasons with a splash, breaking or tying seven school records at the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships in Buffalo, N.Y. "The team did really well," said Jim Halliburton, men's and women's swimming and diving coach.