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LA Dodgers in prime position for playoffs

[email protected] September 6, 2012

Earlier this year, when former Lakers superstar Magic Johnson was formally approved by investors to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers, he said, “I am thrilled to be a part of the historic Dodger franchise...

SLU vs. Louisville Men’s Soccer Preview

[email protected] September 4, 2012

The match-up between the SLU Billikens and the Louisville Cardinals will be played at Robert Herman Stadium on Sept. 4, 2012. For the Billikens, it will be their second match this year facing a ranked...

Jim Crews during a Billiken exhibition game last season. Crews takes over on the bench after Rick Majerus took a medical leave of absence. Several questions surround the program, including whether or not they can repeat at the NCAA Tournament without Majerus guiding the way.

New Head Coach: Jim Crews

[email protected] August 30, 2012

Who is Jim Crews? That’s a question many people around campus are asking after the school announced that Rick Majerus was taking a medical leave for the 2012-2013 season. Crews, an assistant coach...

Megan Boken, 23, was remembered by hundreds of family and friends at her memorial service in Wheaton, Ill. A memorial fund in her honor has been established at SLU. Those wishing to donate can call 314-977-7777. Courtesy of Billiken Media Relations.

Boken left a legacy on and off the court

[email protected] August 30, 2012

Megan Boken, a former Saint Louis University volleyball player from 2007-2010, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 18. Boken was 23. Boken was originally from Wheaton, Ill. At the time of her death, she...

Invited: Bulldogs and Rams

[email protected] August 30, 2012

During the summer of 2010—June 11, specifically—Kansas City, Mo., Big 12 Conference commissioner Dan Beebe watched helplessly as his conference was subjected to the butcher’s table. The University...

Putting Sports in the proper perspective

[email protected] August 30, 2012

“[T]he finish line is sometimes merely the symbol of victory. All sorts of personal triumphs take place before that point, and the outcome of the race may actually be decided long before the end.”...

Kingsley Bryce attempts to knock the ball away from the Indiana goal keeper. SLU lost 2-1 on an own goal.

Despite loss, Billikens Soccer Off to Strong Start in 2012

[email protected] August 30, 2012

After a tough loss against Indiana in their season opener, the Saint Louis University Billikens men’s soccer team rebounded against the Drake Bulldogs on Sunday to win their first game of the season,...

Carly Marcum spikes the ball against the Santa Clara defender. Three losses and the death of former teammates Megan Boken hampered whatcould still be an exciting season.

Tough Weekend for Billiken Volleyball

[email protected] August 30, 2012

  After learning about the devastating death of former Saint Louis University volleyball player Megan Boken, the volleyball team went out with a unified spirit in Nebraska’s Husker Classic...

Women's Soccer Propel into New Year

Women’s Soccer Propel into New Year

[email protected] August 30, 2012

Only a round of storms could halt the women’s soccer team as they kicked off play with a busy first week. Their home opener against Marquette will go down as a no-contest as storms came down on Hermann...

SLU Loses Men’s Soccer Home Opener to Indiana 2-1

[email protected] August 24, 2012

In a sea of blue over 5,000 strong, the Saint Louis University Billikens men's soccer sought to open their season with a win in front of the raucous crowd. However, the Bills did not deliver with a 2-1...

SLU vs. Indiana Men’s Soccer Preview

[email protected] August 24, 2012

The Saint Louis University Billikens men's soccer team will face No. 12 Indiana University. The Bills and Hoosiers are two well-known soccer programs and compete against each other regularly. This...

Billiken Briefs: Summer Updates

[email protected] July 3, 2012

1. After weeks of speculation and reports from multiple sources, Saint Louis Athletics and Rick Majerus officially announced his coaching  staff for the upcoming 2012-2013 men's basketball season. The...

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