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Junior Isaiah Williams swims down the lane. Williams was on multiple record-breaking relay teams and set a few individual records at the A-10 Championships.

Swimming and Diving Breaks Records at A-10 Meet

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

The SLU Swimming and Diving teams traveled to the Spire Center in Geneva, Ohio for the Atlantic-10 Conference Championships the weekend of Feb. 14-17.  The Billikens came out of the big meet with four...

Freshman forward Hasahn French dunks the basketball. French was named A-10 Rookie of the Week prior to the game at Dayton.

Short-staffed Men See Success

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor February 22, 2018

Despite Ty Graves withdrawing from SLU a few days prior, SLU Men’s Basketball prevailed over La Salle 70-62 at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday, Feb. 10. SLU scored twice in the first two minutes, with...

Senior Ryan Noonan races around the track. Noonan took home three medals at the Atlantic-10 Indoor Championships.

Track Sets Personal Records Despite Poor Team Performance

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor February 22, 2018

This past weekend, Men's and Women's Track and Field competed at the Atlantic-10 Indoor Championships at Mackal Field House in Kingston, Rhode Island. As a collective, the men scored 51 points in the...

SLU Men's Basketball head coach Travis Ford addresses the media on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Freshman guard Jordan Goodwin has been suspended for the remainder of the season.

Four Players Off Men’s Basketball Team

Sam Glass, Staff Writer February 14, 2018

Early on Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Office of the President sent out an email formalizing the end of the Title IX investigation that began after three women reported a sexual assault on Sept. 24 2017. As reported...

Sophomore Justin Nogalski backhands the ball over the net. Nogalski posted a win at Arkansas.

Tennis Loses Home Opener

Sam Glass, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

SLU Men’s Tennis kicked off their season Friday, Jan. 26 against Northern Illinois University. The Billikens had a rough time in Illinois, falling 7-0. Some hard-fought matches came from the road trip...

Sophomore Amanda Baker powers over a hurdle. Baker broke the pentathlon record at the Thundering Herd Invitational.

Track Breaks Individual Records

Michael Treviño, Contributor February 13, 2018

Over the past two weeks, the Billikens have racked up podium finishes in each of their last four meets. The team has seen an upswing in performances by many members of both track and field teams with both...

Men Continue Rally

Men Continue Rally

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor February 13, 2018

The Billikens continue to prove themselves in the A-10, posting wins over Dayton and Fordham and a road win at St. Joseph’s before falling to St. Bonaventure. A-10 rival Dayton came to Chaifetz Arena...

Senior Maddison Gits evades a Davidson defender. Gits scored 34 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the double-overtime win against Fordham.

Women Win Three

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer February 13, 2018

The Women’s Basketball team returned to Chaifetz Arena on Jan. 31 for an A-10 rematch against Fordham after a buzzer-beating overtime win over George Washington in the nation’s capital. For the second...

Senior Swimmers and Divers Say Goodbye with a Splash

Senior Swimmers and Divers Say Goodbye with a Splash

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor February 8, 2018

Billikens’ Swimming and Diving have had a strong showing this season. Both men and women have won their past five meets. At the Butler Invitational on Jan. 21, the Billikens made history when both...

Sophomore Hannah Pierson placed second in the mile at Eastern Illinois.

Track finds stars in hardship

Michael Treviño, Contributor January 30, 2018

This past Saturday, the SLU track team competed at Eastern Illinois University’s John Craft Invitational. The team this year is looking strong and continues to improve as the season progresses. This...

Sophomore Mariluz Rojo stares down the ball before hitting forehand.

Tennis falls in Chicago friendlies

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer January 30, 2018

The Saint Louis University Women’s Tennis team opened up their season last Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20 in Chicago against DePaul University and Northwestern University. The Billikens fell to...

Marine Corps Major Ryan B. Cohen talks to the men's basketball team about working as a team and applying leadership skills on and off the court.

Men learn on the road at Marine Corps Museum

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor January 30, 2018

This school year, multiple SLU athletic teams have spent time going through physical training and learning leadership skills from the United States Marine Corp. Student athletes have learned to push their...

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