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Women's Soccer Ends Record-Setting Season

Women’s Soccer Ends Record-Setting Season

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor November 3, 2017

SLU Women’s Soccer hosted UMass for the final home game of the regular season on Thursday, Oct. 19. With the 3-0 win, the Billikens set a new record for a home win streak (19), and clinched a first round...

Volleyball Returns to Chaifetz After Losing on the Road

Volleyball Returns to Chaifetz After Losing on the Road

Megan Hammond, Staff Writer November 3, 2017

Women’s volleyball had a clean sweep in their matches against George Washington and George Mason at Chaifetz; however, they lost against VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) and Davidson on the road. On...

Sophomore forward Evie Lavelle fights a slide tackle versus UMass. Lavelle scored an insurance tally in the 79th minute.

SLU Women’s Soccer beats UMass

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor October 23, 2017

SLU Women’s Soccer hosted University of Massachusetts Amherst for the final home game of the regular season Thursday night. With the 3-0 win, the Billikens set a new record for a home win streak (19),...

For a second time this season, Saint Louis junior Manuel de Backer has claimed an Atlantic 10 Conference weekly award as the league named him the A-10 Cross Country co-Performer of the Week.

Cross Country Brings Home Wins

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

The SLU Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams were in action last Friday, Oct. 13, and Saturday, Oct. 14. The men’s team participated in the NCAA Pre-National Invitational in Louisville, Ky., while...

Freshman midfielder Noor Kalf dribbles the ball up the field. Kalf has started every game this season and has been a major contributor for the Billikens.

Field Hockey Looks Ahead to Senior Day

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

The Billiken Field Hockey team was back in action at home Friday, Oct. 6 for a conference matchup against visiting Lock Haven, as well as the following Friday for another conference game against the No....

Sophomore forward Leo Novaes moves the ball around defenders. Novaes scored the game-winner at George Mason Saturday, Oct. 14.

Men’s Soccer Working Hard to Improve

Sam Glass, Contributor October 20, 2017

SLU Men’s Soccer continued their Atlantic-10 conference play with a three-game road tour. Starting conference play with a loss against Massachusetts, the Billikens looked to clench some important victories...

Junior setter, Camila Rivas.

Volleyball goes 1-1 on the Weekend

Megan Hammond, Contributor October 20, 2017

Last Friday, SLU Women’s Volleyball faced tough competition against their A-10 Conference coleader University of Dayton, resulting in a 3-1 defeat, 29-21, 25-15, 25-17, 25-19. The Dayton triumph broke...

Saint Louis freshman midfielder Olivia Petit has been selected the Atlantic 10 Conference women’s soccer Offensive Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week for the period of Oct. 9-15.

Womens Soccer Continues Run of Success

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor October 19, 2017

Women’s Soccer was in action all across the country over the last two weeks. SLU hosted A-10 rival Dayton before road trips to George Washington and Rhode Island, with a final trip back home for Senior...

Volleyball Wins Nailbiter at Home

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor October 11, 2017

SLU Volleyball opened up Atlantic 10 Conference play at Chaifetz Arena on Friday, Sept. 22, against Dayton. The women fell quickly in three sets. The Billikens battled in the first set, allowing the Flyers...

Upset: Men Beat Duquesne 3-0

Upset: Men Beat Duquesne 3-0

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor October 11, 2017

SLU Men’s Soccer hosted three opponents over the last two weeks before heading out to the East Coast for conference play against Duquesne. For homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 23, the Billikens hosted...

Senior midfielder Lauren Tondl gets ready to pass the ball to a teammate.

Women’s Soccer Continues Home Win Streak

Sam Glass, Contributor October 5, 2017

SLU Women’s Soccer kicked off Atlantic 10 conference play on Sept. 21, hosting St. Bonaventure. Going into A-10 season play, there is “a little more juice in the air” says Head Coach Katie Shields....

The pep band works hard during basketball games to keep the crowd engaged.

Ode to the SLU Pep Band

Karl O'Brien, Staff Writer October 5, 2017

You may hear them before you see them, but rest assured, they are there in Chaifetz Arena at every home basketball game. They are the ever-entertaining men and women of the Saint Louis University Pep Band....

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