The University News

Softball goes 3-3 heading into postseason

Dan Hunninghake • May 3, 2007

The Saint Louis University softball team went 3-3 this week, sweeping St. Joseph's, splitting matches with Charlotte and dropping both matches to Evansville. In action against Charlotte, the Billikens plated five runs leading up to the fifth inning. Charlotte returned the favor in the bottom half of the inning, when 49er Cee Brooks drove a shot up the middle for a bases-loaded single.

Columnist laments year’s end

Matt Auxier • May 3, 2007

After four years of reading my words in this space, would it shock anybody if I let it slip that I am a fan of all things Chicago? Probably not, thanks to Tom Delaney dropping that bombshell a few weeks ago. At least my lake isn't flammable. Two of the most fun experiences that writing for this paper has afforded me came when writing about Chicago rivals, but I contend that they have nothing to do with my personal bias.

Droppin’ Dimes: NBA Playoffs bring excitement and upsets

Matt Salata • May 3, 2007

The NBA playoffs are in full swing and there have been plenty of surprises, thus far. The defending champion Miami Heat were swept by the Chicago Bulls in four games. Along with the Bulls, the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers have also pulled off first-round sweeps.

Tea and Crumpets: Titans clash as UEFA Champions League coes to a close

Dan Hunninghake • April 26, 2007

While this statement does not mean much to people who have not been watching the 2007 UEFA Champions League on ESPN the last couple days, it could stir up some controversy with avid soccer fans out there who do not share my enthusiasm for this team. For those people we can just agree to disagree.

Softball drops the ball against Evansville

Matt Auxier • April 26, 2007

With the season coming to a close, the Saint Louis University softball team fell in three games over the last week, but managed to earn an important in-conference victory. The victory snapped the Billikens' five-game losing streak. The Bills spread their four games over two road series, as they began the week on Saturday in Charlotte.

NBA year in review: the winners and losers

Vivek Pandey • April 26, 2007

With the NBA playoffs just starting, it's time for the end-of-the-year awards to be handed out to this season's standouts. NBA 1st Team Tim Duncan-This guy is pure heart and hustle every night. Night in and night out, you can expect that he'll put up solid numbers.

Brewers are building a winner

John Warmuth • April 26, 2007

Now, I don't want to shock you, but take a glance at the NL Central standings. Yeah, the Brewers lead the division by three games, and are the only ones above .500. Now, as weird as that must be to read as a Cubs or Cards fan, imagine what it must be like for me.

Billiken Tennis Roundup

Andrew Pollock • April 26, 2007

The women's tennis team entered the Atlantic 10 Tournament with hopes of finishing the season on a high note. The Billikens entered play as the tournament's seventh seed, drawing a first-round match-up with tenth-seeded Dayton. The Bills bounced the Flyers to open A-10 Tournament play for the second straight year.

Baseball bats around in the Bronx

Pat McShane • April 26, 2007

The Saint Louis University baseball team had a busy week taking on Fordham in a three-game series in the Bronx, and Southern Illinois in a one-game, wooden-bat classic. In the first game versus Fordham, Billikens pitcher Ryan Bird broke two of the school's pitching records in career strikeouts and innings pitched, but this was not enough to ensure a win.

Bronx Bombers to return to glory in ’07?

Tony Meale • April 19, 2007

Spring has sprung, which means it's time for two things: baseball and predictions about baseball. AL East: Believe it or not, I'm picking the Yankees to win this division. Again. The Bronx Bombers boast by far the best line-up in baseball and will field all-stars at eight positions (sorry, Doug Mientkiewicz).

Billiken Sports Roundup

John Warmuth Vivek Pandey • April 19, 2007

WOMEN'S TENNIS The Saint Louis University women's tennis team earned a seventh seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament. The team put together a 1-2 record against conference foes, finishing the season with a 12-13 record. Earlier this week, the Bills lost an opportunity to finish above .

Soderberg ousted; University keeps quiet

Andrew Pollock • April 19, 2007

Brad Soderberg's untimely firing has raised eyebrows and piqued the curiosity of a campus left in confusion after a Monday morning announcement detailing his dismissal. Questions rose immediately regarding the timing of the decision and who actually pulled the trigger on Soderberg this late in the game.