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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....

The Billikens notched a 2-0 victory over fifth-ranked Stanford on Sat., Sept. 23 at Hermann Stadium.

Men’s Soccer Upsets Reigning National Champion

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor October 2, 2017

The mood at Hermann Stadium was intense and energized for Saturday’s homecoming game against Stanford, when SLU men’s soccer upset the No. 5 ranked Cardinal 2-0. Despite trailing in overall shots...

Softball in a Rut Early

Softball in a Rut Early

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

SLU softball began its fall ball schedule on the road at SIU Carbondale against the hosting Salukis and a neutral-state game against Murray State. Overall, the Billikens played good defense but lacked...

SLU Field Hockey comes up with a game plan after giving up a goal.

Field Hockey Fights in Philly

Erin McClelland, Staff Writer September 21, 2017

SLU’s field hockey team traveled to Philadelphia, Pa. last weekend to open their conference play on the road at St. Joseph’s followed by La Salle.  Going into the weekend, the Billikens held a 3-2...

Freshman Annabelle Copeland dribbles around a defender.

Women’s Soccer Goes Undefeated in Nonconference

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor September 21, 2017

SLU Women’s Soccer continues to set the pace this season, posting a tie with No. 19 Kansas, along with wins at Evansville and Murray State. The first half of the Friday, Sept. 8, game vs. Kansas was...

Underclassmen Swimmers Open Season with a Splash

Megan Hammond, Contributor September 21, 2017

This past Saturday, the SLU swim team competed in the CSCAA Open Water Nationals. The meet was in Lawrence, Kan. at Lone Star Lake. The competition takes places annually and the top collegiate men’s...

Lennart Hein, junior midfielder for the SLU mens soccer team.

Men’s Soccer Finding Their Way

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor September 21, 2017

SLU Men’s Soccer posted a win and a tie over the past two weekends, beating Marquette on the road and drawing with Akron. SLU traveled to Wisconsin on Saturday, Sept. 9, to face Marquette. The sole...

Field Hockey shuffles past Colgate

Monica Ryan, Associate Sports Editor September 15, 2017

Billiken Field Hockey answers back after a poor showing during opening weekend play. The women are now on a two-win streak, with a record of 2-2. On Aug. 25, the Billikens lost their first regular season...

Women's Soccer kicks off season with record-setting performances by athletes

Women’s Soccer kicks off season with record-setting performances by athletes

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

SLU Women’s Soccer has dominated to start their season, going 6-0, and also winning their exhibition game. The sole exhibition game saw the Lady Billikens hosting Western Kentucky at Hermann. SLU won...

Senior outside hitter Nenye Okoro sends the ball over the net against Bradley. Volleyball won this exhbition
game 3-1, before going 0-6 in their first six games.

Volleyball fights hard early on

Erin McClelland, Contributor September 15, 2017

The Billikens Volleyball team opened the 2017 season with hard-fought matches against high-skilled opponents in Utah in late August playing ranked BYU and Ohio State and taking UTRGV to a fourth set. Play...

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