The University News

Senior midfielder drafted into MLS

Scott Vicker • February 1, 2008

Senior Brian Grazier always dreamt of playing professional soccer. His dream became a reality when the Colorado Rapids drafted Grazier in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Jan. 18. "I was really excited [about being drafted]," said Grazier, a senior midfielder for the Saint Louis University men's soccer team.

Former SLU forward exits MLS for Europe

Dan Hunninghake • February 1, 2008

On Jan. 31, Former Saint Louis University soccer forward Will John has signed with Randers FC in Denmark, a club that plays in the country's premier league, the Danish Superliga. John will continue his professional career in Europe after three years of Major League Soccer.

Inside the lines: Basketball, baseball, track and field and swimming

Dan Hunninghake • February 1, 2008

Men's basketball The Saint Louis University men's basketball team went nearly seven minutes without a basket as Dayton pulled away in the second half for a 63-36 victory. The Billikens were looking for their second consecutive conference road win, but the Flyers sealed the win by sinking eight 3-pointers on the night.

Burris and the Buzz: Patriots might as well be 18-0. Sorry, haters.

Landon Burris • February 1, 2008

With so many things going on in the sporting world right now, there is no end to what sportswriters have to talk about. The Heat's horrible season, Roger Federer actually losing before the finals in a Grand Slam, Tiger Woods' impressive eight-stroke victory at the Buick Invitational, the NHL All-Star game-and I am only mentioning a few things.

Xavier edges out Bills 69-52

Derrick Neuner • February 1, 2008

A series of runs by the opposition in the second half handed Saint Louis University (8-13, 3-3) its third Atlantic 10 loss on Wednesday, Jan. 30. The Bills fell 69-52 to Xavier (15-6, 5-1). Ta'Shia Phillips finished with 22 points for the Musketeers. Six of those came in a 10-0 run that put Xavier in command.

Sorber earns spot on Hall of Fame ballot

Brian Hayes • January 25, 2008

Saint Louis University Assistant Men's Soccer Coach Mike Sorber was chosen as a candidate for induction into the National Soccer Hall of Fame Jan. 15. The induction ceremony that will take place in Oneonta, NY, is scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 22-24. In his collegiate days, Sorber was a midfielder for the Billikens from 1989 to 1992, leading SLU to the NCAA semifinals in the 1991 season.

Florida training trip keeps swimming teams on point

Scott Vicker • January 25, 2008

For the men's and women's swimming and diving teams, the holiday break was a good way to prepare for their upcoming meet at Lindenwood University Jan. 26. "We went to Florida for a training trip, so we were in Fort Myers at Florida Gulf Coast University for seven days," Swimming and Diving Coach Jim Halliburton said.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times: Billikens break a record

Dan Hunninghake • January 25, 2008

When the Saint Louis University men's basketball team scored only 20 points against George Washington University on Thursday Jan. 10, Men's Basketball Coach Rick Majerus made one thing perfectly clear: He did not choose the team he currently coaches. "It's like being a step-parent," Majerus said.

Vosburgh’s View: Basketball’s high hopes not realistic

Max Vosburgh • January 25, 2008

The arrival of Men's Basketball Coach Rick Majerus brought a lot of preseason interest to the Saint Louis University team. All that interest, however, may not have been a good thing. The Billiken fans' expectations for the basketball team this year were way too high.

Women’s basketball goes 4-8 over Christmas break

Derrick Neuner • January 25, 2008

After a stretch that tested the ability of the Saint Louis University women's basketball team, the Bills (7-11, 2-1) are back at home and looking to capitalize on recent successes. The team went 4-8 over Christmas break, and the Atlantic 10 Conference recognized two SLU players for their outstanding play on the court.

Break proves beneficial for Hendrie family

Meaghan Myers • January 25, 2008

While most Saint Louis University students were catching up on sleep or traveling to exotic places during winter break, sophomore tennis player P.J. Hendrie was on the tennis court training for the upcoming season with his younger brother Jake. "My dad runs an academy back home, so I was able to train there quite a bit, particularly over the holiday break.

Athletic director position remains vacant

Kate Swarbrick • December 7, 2007

Five months after Cheryl Levick announced her resignation as athletic director, Saint Louis University still has not found a permanent replacement for her position. A five-person search committee, chaired by Business School Dean Ellen Harshman, is accepting applications for the position.