The University News

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.

Men’s basketball snags first OT victory

Dan Hunninghake • February 22, 2008

Heading into its game against Fordham University, the Saint Louis University men's basketball team knew to watch out for Bryant Dunston, a Fordham senior who averages nearly 15 points per game. Dunston, though, matched his game average in the first half alone with 15 points and finished the game with 30.

New season, new goals

Scott Vicker • February 22, 2008

The Saint Louis University baseball team kicks off a new season this weekend with a three-game series in Nashville, Tenn., against Belmont University. Baseball coach Darin Hendrickson is in his first year at the helm for the Billikens, after having success at every previous stop he had made.

Burris and the Buzz: Sports fans are pinnacle of laziness

Landon Burris • February 22, 2008

As I sit here in a complete daze, the type that comes with lack of sleep, too much work and a paper due, literally, every day, I couldn't help but notice the lovely array of commercials on ESPN. Have you ever noticed how many commercials there are for liquor and beer on ESPN, or any station showing a sporting event for that matter? In fact, one need only look at the Super Bowl to realize this.

Club raquetball places in midwest tourney

ADAM TAMBURIN • February 22, 2008

Three years after its creation, Saint Louis University's club racquetball team has placed third in the PINCHSHOT.com Midwest Intercollegiate Racquetball Championships. This marks the team's first tournament placement in its history. Twelve Midwestern universities participated in the tournament, which was held Feb.

Billiken lacrosse begins 2008 campaign

Brian Hayes • February 22, 2008

Last year's lacrosse season ended with a trip to the emergency room for senior captain Jeff Steitz after an opposing player cross-checked him and broke his collar bone, while the team fell to Drodt College in the first round of the playoffs, 10-3. Steitz, who is the president of the club team, has been a captain since his sophomore year and leads the team with the help of the other two captains: senior attacker Ben Zaeger and junior defenseman Mike Van Tiem.

Q&A with Assistant Baseball Coach Kevin Moulder

Sarah Hale • February 22, 2008

Kevin Moulder is confident that Billiken baseball will slide into this season with a winning attitude. Straight from the University of Central Missouri, Moulder has learned the finer points of the game under the wing of baseball coach Darin Hendrickson. Now, Moulder is contributing his knowledge and skill to Saint Louis University's baseball team as an assistant coach.

Inside the Lines: Women’s basketball, softball, men’s tennis

Brian Hayes and Scott Vicker • February 22, 2008

Women's basketball The women's basketball team rebounded from two straight losses to St. Joseph's and La Salle by beating Massachusetts at home on Saturday, 71-65. Sophomore guard Katie Paganelli led the team with 21 points, followed by sophomore Theresa Lisch, who added 19.

The team behind the team

Dan Hunninghake • February 15, 2008

The athletic trainers in the Saint Louis University Sports Medicine Department do more than just tape ankles and stretch athletes, according to Director of Sports Medicine Jonathan Burch. With five certified athletic trainers and numerous medical specialists, sports medicine at SLU is truly a team effort.

Softball season begins with Lion Classic

Brian Hayes • February 15, 2008

Coming off a record-breaking year in 2007, the Saint Louis University softball team will return to the dirt this weekend in Hammond, La., for the Lion Classic. Featured teams in the tournament are Tennessee-Martin, Jackson State, Southeastern Louisiana, Grambling State and Mississippi Valley State.