The University News

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.

Basketball team making progress, Majerus says

Dan Hunninghake • November 16, 2007

Men's basketball coach Rick Majerus said that he cannot contain himself when it comes to advancing his team. "We had a good shoot-around today, which ended up [lasting] one hour and 40 minutes," Majerus said. "We try to make progress everyday, and I am really pleased with the way [the players] are trying to progress academically.

Bills gear up for A-10

Meaghan Myers • November 16, 2007

Heading into the Atlantic 10 Tournament tonight in Charlotte, N.C., senior middle blocker Sutton Lasater said that she has her own methods for getting psyched up for tournament games. "Personally, I have a play list on my iTunes that I listen to before every game," Lasater said.

Vosburgh’s View: Instant replay option hinders baseball realism

Max Vosburgh • November 16, 2007

Major League Baseball made one of its biggest mistakes in 2003 when it began awarding home field advantage in the World Series to the team that won the All-Star game. Now, the MLB is on the verge of making another idiotic move. On Tuesday Nov. 6, general managers approved a proposal to use instant replay on a limited basis.

Swimming, diving teams poised for tough meets

Scott Vicker • November 16, 2007

Men's and women's swimming and diving teams have two tough meets coming up, head coach Jim Halliburton said. "The men's team has some pretty good swimmers that have been winning a lot of events," Halliburton said. "For the men, Illinois-Chicago will probably be the best team we see all year; so we might be the underdog against them.

Majerus: ‘It’s going to be an interesting year’

Dan Hunninghake • November 9, 2007

Heading into the first game of the season, junior guard Kevin Lisch said that he had no idea what to expect from new Head Coach Rick Majerus on the sidelines. "He made a lot of teaching points throughout the game," Lisch said. "He wasn't getting in your face, but he was coaching the entire time.

Women’s soccer season ends with loss to Dayton in A-10

Dan Hunninghake • November 9, 2007

With the No. 4 ranking heading into the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships, the women's soccer team suffered a 1-2 loss to No. 5 Dayton in overtime in the first round Thursday, Nov. 8. Head coach Tim Champion attributes much of Dayton's success to its goalkeeper.