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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...

Jacob Krupp congratulates Desmond Dolphy on a well-played half as they walk off the field and into the locker room.

Men’s Soccer season off to a rough start

Bobby Stilwell, Sports Editor September 15, 2017

SLU Men's Soccer has started off the season rough, going 1-1-1 in their exhibition series, followed by a 0-3 run over its first three games, all at home. SLU fell 3-0 to UMKC in the exhibition opener...

Opinion: Meteorologist’s take on severe weather in sports

Opinion: Meteorologist’s take on severe weather in sports

[email protected] May 4, 2017

On Saturday, April 29, with a squall line to the west of St. Louis, a decision was made to play the second game of the SLU Softball series against George Mason. As any meteorology student can attest, this...

Men’s tennis drops nailbiter to VCU

[email protected] May 4, 2017

The men’s tennis team ended their season with a 1-1 record at the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament in Orlando, Florida. SLU defeated Fordham, 4-1, in the opening round, but ultimately fell to VCU, 4-3,...

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