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Getting Technical: SLU Alumnus continues soccer career as an entrepreneur

Getting Technical: SLU Alumnus continues soccer career as an entrepreneur

Sam Glass, Sports Editor December 4, 2019

“It’s hot in here,” Adam panted to his dad 20 minutes into his training session with 2019 SLU Soccer alumnus Anthony Brown. They shared a quick laugh and a splash of water before the continual “thud”...

Kent Starts Career Strong, Is a “Program-Player”

Kent Starts Career Strong, Is a “Program-Player”

Jeremiah Kirsch, Staff Writer December 4, 2019

Coach Lisa Stone has continued to recruit well in her eighth season leading the women’s basketball team. From landing high-profile recruits like Jackie Kemph and Ciaja Harbison, to keeping local players...

Photo Courtesy of Kyle Smith

Heartbreak in South Bend: SLU Falls in NCAA First Round

Sam Glass, Sports Editor November 18, 2019

A group of about 60 Billiken supporters huddled around the gates of Notre Dame’s Alumni Stadium. The sky was overcast with temperatures in the mid-30s. As the Saint Louis University women’s soccer...

Graphic Courtesy of Ashlee Kothenbeutel

Men’s Basketball Looks to Returners for A-10 Championship Repeat

Jeremiah Kirsch, Contributor November 13, 2019

Preseason results/expectations: The Billikens were picked to finish 7th in the A-10 this season by the league’s coaches and media. With many new faces, the Billikens are like a penny stock—they...

Graphic Courtesy of Ashlee Kothenbeutel

Women’s Basketball Posted Fourth in A-10

Mishal Mustaque, Staff Writer November 13, 2019

Preseason results/expectations: Ciaja Harbison was named in the A-10 All Conference First Team, and despite having five sophomores and four freshmen on the roster, expectations are high for Saint Louis’...

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Back to back women’s soccer A10 Champions

Sam Glass, Sports Editor November 12, 2019

One goal, two goal, red fish? Blue fish?    It may not rhyme, but it does accurately represent the firepower coming from the SLU women’s soccer team.    A 3-1 win over George Washinton makes...

Photo courtesy of Trenton Almgren-Davis

Billikens Continue Winning Stretch

Jeremiah Kirsch, Contributor October 30, 2019

The SLU women’s volleyball team continued their recent success with two more victories this weekend. The Billikens knocked off George Mason on Friday night and defeated George Washington on Sunday afternoon....

Photo courtesy of Cameron Spencer / Getty Images

The Road to Tokyo: U.S. Athletes are already punching their ticket to the 2020 Games

Erin McClelland, Associate Sports Editor October 30, 2019

There are 266 days left until the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, and Team USA is slowly being formed athlete by athlete. The year leading up to the games is when these athletes get to realize their dreams...

Photos courtesy of SLUnatics

Screams, Smoke Bombs and SLUnatics: Alex Smith

Mishal Mustaque, Contributor October 30, 2019

 If that sounds like you (or your ulterior persona), you are a perfect fit for SLUnatics. SLU’s very own group of superfans barrel through every barrier imaginable to hype their team into snatching...

Photo courtesy of Billiken Athletics

Get Her in the Game Keeps Diaz at SLU

Sam Glass, Sports Editor October 30, 2019

In 1972, the historic Title IX was passed, granting women equality in education and athletics. Since its implementation, female student athletes across the nation have taken advantage of their opportunities...

Swim and Dive Sweeps at home

Sam Glass, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

 The Saint Louis University swim and dive teams held their first home meet of the season on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Billikens hosted Maryville and Eastern Illinois in the Simon Recreation Center.     Garbed...

Photo courtesy of Billiken Athletics

SLU Field Hockey Looking to Improve on Losing Season

Sam Glass, Sports Editor October 16, 2019

The Saint Louis Field Hockey program has had a rough year, to put it lightly. Graduating seven seniors last year inevitably shakes up a team dynamic, and with a current 0-11 record, things are definitely...

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