The University News

Swimming nears halfway mark in season

Brian Hayes and Scott Vicker • December 7, 2007

Nearly halfway into the season, the Saint Louis University men's and women's swimming teams are gearing up for their next contest Saturday, Dec. 8, against Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. "We have not seen [SIU-Carbondale] yet this year, but I know a lot about them," men's and women's swimming coach Jim Halliburton said.

Mizzou woes to continue as Hogs provide latest slap to the Tigers

Max Vosburgh • December 7, 2007

If you look past all the controversy the Bowl Championship Series system creates and just enjoy your winter break, make sure you tune in for these intriguing bowl matchups. AT&T Cotton Bowl, Jan. 1: Mizzou vs. Arkansas This matchup features two Heisman Trophy candidates in Chase Daniel and Darren McFadden.

Freshman forward Lauren Woods courts excellence

Patrick Shannon • December 7, 2007

The transition to college for many students is filled with social and academic adjustment. For freshman forward Lauren Woods, the transition from high school to college basketball began with adversity. Woods, though, responded to challenges on the court with hard work and determination.

Women’s basketball drops three consecutive matches

Derrick Neuner • December 7, 2007

After a long week on the road, the women's basketball team has a lax week. Saint Louis University went 0-3 against Kansas, University of Missouri-Kansas City and University of Tennessee-Martin. "We don't make excuses around here," women's basketball coach Shimmy Gray-Miller said.

Burris and the Buzz: You can’t spell BCS without the BS

Landon Burris • December 7, 2007

As the regular season of college football comes to an end, and the bowl season fast approaches, many football fans have to be scratching their heads, wondering what happened this year. Never in Bowl Championship Series history has there been back-to-back weeks where the top two teams in the nation both lost.

Inside the lines: Soccer, field hockey, volleyball

Dan Hunninghake • December 7, 2007

Men's soccer Calum Angus of the Saint Louis University men's soccer team was one of 16 players named to the first team of TopDrawerSoccer.com's Men's College Teams of the season. TopDrawerSoccer names teams for each week of the season and compiles three tiers of teams of the best of the season.

Vosburgh’s View: Border showdown proves exiting matchup to watch

Max Vosburgh • November 30, 2007

In a year when Kansas was picked to finish fourth in the Big 12 North, a year when head coach Mark Mangino was given an ultimatum-win or you're out-and a year started by controversy surrounding the quarterback position, it would have been too much like a Cinderella story for the Jayhawks to end up winning the national championship.

Despite Kent State loss, basketball has high hopes

Derrick Neuner • November 30, 2007

Kent State steam rolled through the Saint Louis University men's basketball team at home Wednesday, Nov. 28, defeating the Billikens 81-40. The Golden Flashes shot 72.7 percent in the first half in building a 20-point lead and eased to the victory. Kevin Lisch and Paul Eckerle led the Billikens (5-3) with eight points each.

Grazier prepares to take next step

Derrick Neuner • November 30, 2007

On a team that has several players honored for their play on the field, senior midfielder Brian Grazier's efforts can sometimes go unnoticed. "With the position that he plays, he is not the guy getting all the goals and assists, and he is not the last man of defense, so he does not really get the recognition that he deserves," Coach Dan Donigan said.

Women’s basketball gains quality quintet

Dan Hunninghake • November 30, 2007

Head women's basketball coach Shimmy Gray-Miller announced Nov. 14 that five high school players have signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Billikens next year. Janisha Geralds has been a major component of Bolingbrook High School's success that includes the 2006 Illinois Class AA state title, a state runner-up finish last season and a 91-6 record the past three seasons.

Volleyball exits A-10 tournament unexpectedly in semi-finals

Meaghan Myers • November 30, 2007

The volleyball team's quest to renew its title as Atlantic 10 champions ended Nov. 17, with a loss to Xavier in the semi-final match. The team won its first match of the conference tournament by sweeping George Washington University 3-0. Second-seeded Xavier (23-8) used the momentum from wins in games three and four to defeat the third-seeded Billikens (23-7) in the fifth game 15-7.

Second-half comeback not enough for Lady Billikens

Derrick Neuner • November 30, 2007

A potential comeback was cut short Tuesday night as the Saint Louis University women's basketball team fell to University of Tennessee-Martin. The Bills (2-5) struggled during the first half and were unable to hold a late lead. The score was 71-68. "Although I was very disappointed in our first-half performance, it's encouraging to know we have the ability to overcome a big deficit on the road and put ourselves in the position to win," Coach Shimmy Gray-Miller said.