The University News

Slumping softballers stretch losing streak to five

Pat McShane • April 19, 2007

After five straight losses, it's fair to say that this week has been a rough one for the softball team. They started with a loss to La Salle, followed by two losses each to Fordham and Southeast Missouri State. Friday was bad luck for the team, as the squad dropped a close 1-0 decision to La Salle.

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).

Bills gain steam, ground Skyhawks, Redbirds

Matt Auxier • March 22, 2007

The Saint Louis University baseball team continued its rollercoaster season last week, with varied results spread throughout three series. The Billikens celebrated St. Patrick's Day by hosting the Redbirds of Illinois State. The series opened with a winner in the first game of the set, downing ISU by a margin of 5-1.

Tennis migrates south, teams find lukewarm results

Dan Hunninghake • March 22, 2007

WOMEN'S TENNIS The women's tennis team split four matches in Lakeland, Fla., over the weekend, defeating New Jersey Institute of Technology and Embry Riddle, but falling to Florida Southern and Bethune Cookman. The Billikens jumped out of the gates against the Highlanders in their opening match.

Billikens fall short of lofty expectations

Tony Meale • March 22, 2007

The Saint Louis University men's basketball team won't win the national championship this season (probably because they didn't make it to the tournament-either one, for that matter), they didn't win the A-10, and no banner will be hung from the Scottrade Center commemorating any facet of this season.

Bills shine under Florida sun

Pat McShane • March 22, 2007

The past week has been a busy one for the Billiken softball team. First, they wrapped up the Rebel Spring games in Florida with consecutive wins over both Bucknell and Colgate on Friday, but lost a double header to nationally ranked Northwestern on Tuesday.

Club sports spotlight

Julia Scanlon • March 22, 2007

The 16 top college club and intramural tennis teams from the Midwest Section competed at the Midwest Club Sectional Tennis Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in February. As it was SLU's first appearance in the tournament, the entire team was surprised to find themselves in the final round, battling to represent the Midwest for Nationals.

Bills stop Richmond, send seniors off in style

Tony Meale • March 2, 2007

It could have been worse. The Billikens went 1-1 last week, collecting a moral victory (if you believe in such things) at Massachusetts on Saturday before sending its seniors out in style with a home win over Richmond on Wednesday night. The Billikens fell just short of claiming what would have been their most impressive win of the season, on the road against the A-10's top team.

Baseball drops three at Central Arkansas

Andrew Pollock • March 2, 2007

After struggling in their season-opening series at Troy, the baseball teamed hoped to score their first win of the season in a weekend series at Central Arkansas. The Bills dropped all three games of the series, falling to 0-6 on the season, a far cry from what the team had hoped for, especially considering they are coming off a season that saw their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 1966.

Blue Crew not living up to expectations

Pat McShane • March 2, 2007

With the basketball season drawing to a close, I thought I would shed light on the only thing at SLU basketball games I don't like: the Blue Crew. At first, in my freshman na'vet?, I joined the Blue Crew. I thought that their claims of being rowdy, loud and intimidating fans were true.

Women’s basketball falls in season finale

Dan Hunninghake • March 2, 2007

Although freshman Theresa Lisch led the women's basketball team with 25 points against LaSalle University, the Billikens lost the match 75-66 in overtime on Feb. 25. As this game against LaSalle completes the regular season, the Billikens will approach the Atlantic 10 Conference Championships with a 12-16 record overall and 4-10 in A-10 play.

Swimming and diving finishes strong at A-10 Championships

Matt Auxier • March 2, 2007

The Saint Louis University men's and women's swimming and diving programs wrapped up their seasons at the Atlantic 10 Championships in Buffalo, N.Y., over the weekend. Despite strong individual performances, especially on the women's side, the Billiken teams finished in the bottom end of the standings.