The University News

Billikens return home, cruise against UMC

Dan Hunninghake • December 7, 2006

The Saint Louis University women's basketball game against the University of Missouri Kansas City Dec. 6 proved to be a battle from 3-point range. Of the 32 attempts from long range by the Billikens, only seven found the back of the net, however. Regardless of its inability to execute, SLU defeated the Kangaroos of UMKC 72-59.

Men’s soccer falls short in A-10, receives at-large bid to NCAA’s

Diana L. Benanti • November 9, 2006

After two consecutive seasons without an NCAA Tournament appearance, the Saint Louis University men's soccer team has played itself back onto college soccer's biggest stage. The Billikens (13-4-2) posted several key victories in nonconference match-ups and nearly ran the table in Atlantic 10 Conference play with their only loss coming against the University of Rhode Island over the weekend.

Billiken Sports Round-up

Kevin Joseph • November 9, 2006

Cross Country The men's and women's cross country teams competed in the Atlantic 10 Championship in Pittsburgh, Pa., last weekend. The women's team finished eighth overall, while the men placed 12th. The women improved three spots from last year's A-10 performance.

Billikens split two weekend doubleheaders

Andy Pollock • April 12, 2006

The Saint Louis University women's softball team managed to split a pair of doubleheaders over the weekend, as the team continued through the heart of its Atlantic 10 schedule. After splitting a mid-week doubleheader with Southeast Missouri State, the Billikens hit the road to do battle with Fordham and LaSalle.

My ‘Little’ problem with the media

Kevin Joseph • April 12, 2006

Despite the otherwise massive ego that I carry in other aspects of my life, I have come to terms with the fact that when it comes to my opinions, I am merely a lowly sports writer. My job is not to condemn or condone the lives of other people or establish some sort superior moral ethos.

Billikens take 10th in tourney

Tony Meale • April 12, 2006

The Saint Louis University men's tennis team's had its season came to an end on Sunday. The 12th-seeded Billikens lost a 4-1 decision to ninth-seeded Duquesne at the Atlantic 10 Men's Conference Championships at the Club 4 Life in Monroeville, Penn. In its inaugural appearance in the A-10 Championships, the Billikens finished in 10th place, with a 2-2 record.

Exoneration is in order at Duke

Thomas W. Delaney • April 12, 2006

People love to feel like they are important and will use any venue possible to let people know they are important. The Reverend Jesse Jackson immediately comes to mind when I think of people who are, or should be, on this list. At least Al Gore had the decency to leave the public eye after losing a presidential bid, same with Michael Dukakis.

Second time is a charm for our expert, maybe

Matt Auxier • April 12, 2006

It didn't go over well last year when I panned the St. Louis Cardinals off-season efforts prior to the 2005 season (I still remember one of the letters I got; it was funny). I said that the Cards would not make it to 100 wins, and I admit that I was wrong.

Skyhawks soar past grounded Billikens

BRENT CARNEY • April 12, 2006

The University of Tennessee-Martin (11-21) blew out Saint Louis (17-14) 12-4 in baseball action on Tuesday afternoon. After jumping out to an early lead, the visiting Billikens surrendered 19 hits and committed three errors on the way to getting routed by the Skyhawks.

Fans expand taunting horizons

Matt Auxier • April 6, 2006

Somebody threw a syringe at Barry Bonds on Monday night. Hopefully, the San Diego Padres are giving that somebody free tickets for the remainder of the year. The problem is, Bonds picked up the syringe and took it toward the dugout with him-and nobody checked what was inside.

Billikens struggle to find consistency

Thomas W. Delaney • April 6, 2006

Saint Louis University softball team was in action on Tuesday at the Billiken Sports Center for a double header against Southeast Missouri State. The two teams split a pair of games. The Billikens had been riding high after sweeping in-conference foe George Washington over the weekend.

Confessions of a sports addict

Jim Gallen • April 6, 2006

Hi. My name is Jim, and I'm addicted to sports. There, I said it. I have no problem admitting it. I love sports and spend quite a bit of time watching them. Many times my schedule revolves around when certain games will be played. Now before you book me a room at the Whitey Ford Clinic, allow me to explain myself.