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Freshman Amari McCottry rises up to block Rockhurst’s Dan Carr.

Getting to know the new Billikens: This season’s additions to the men’s and women’s basketball rosters

Emma Browka, Senior Writer November 25, 2024

With the return of NCAA basketball season, Saint Louis University basketball fans are seeing new faces enter the arena and make their debut as Billikens. Throughout the off-season between this year and...

Josh Schertz coaches Isaiah Swope on the Billikens sideline.

SLU secures victory over LMU in a Jesuit showdown, Schertz gives update on Avila injury

Jonah Tolbert, Senior Writer November 25, 2024

In a classic Jesuit school battle, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) faced off against Saint Louis University with the Billikens emerging victorious with a score of 77-71. The homecoming of the assistant...

Shun’teria Anumele shoots over Illinois State’s Maya Wong and Neveah Thomas.

Slow start, big potential: Billikens poised for another promising season

Ismael Domin, Sports Editor November 22, 2024

Rebecca Tillett has started her third season with the Saint Louis Billikens women's basketball team 2-2, but fear not, this championship head coach is no stranger to slow starts. Tillett and the Bills...

Billikens and coach Josh Schertz get their first win of the season

Jonah Tolbert, Senior Writer November 12, 2024

Saint Louis University’s Billikens basketball won 95-44 on Sunday, Nov. 10. After a seven point  loss to Santa Clara University in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the greatest loss was Robbie Avila,...

Max Pikaar throws it down over Rockhurst’s Arol Kacuol on Oct. 18, 2024.

First impressions on new-look men’s basketball

Ismael Domin, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

The Saint Louis University’s Men’s Basketball team took the court for two exhibition games on Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 against Rockhurst and Maryville. Despite early woes, new head coach Josh Schertz is...

Lebron James embracing a younger Bronny, after the Cleveland Cavaliers became one game closer to being 2007 Eastern Conference Champions.

Lebron James and son, Bronny James: The first father-and-son duo in the NBA

Nora Kotnik, Sports Editor November 4, 2024

On Oct. 22, the Los Angeles Lakers opened their 2024-2025 season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, earning a 110-103 win. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with an impressive 36 points, 16 rebounds, 4 assists...

Saint Louis University’s new head men’s basketball coach Josh Schertz stands in Chaifetz Arena to lead a pre-season practice on April 17, 2024. 
(Saint Louis Men’s Basketball Instagram)

Head coach Schertz’s vision for rebuilding Saint Louis University basketball

Rhema Briggs, Contributor October 1, 2024

As basketball season approaches, excitement and anticipation build in the Saint Louis University community. However, the buzz surrounding the Billikens carries a different energy this year.  Following...

Basketball program celebrates 1961 NIT squad

Basketball program celebrates 1961 NIT squad

Jonathan Ernst January 20, 2011

At the age of 70, former Saint Louis University basketball star Tom Kieffer still finds time for the sport he loves. Once a week, Kieffer returns to the court for a recreational game of basketball with...

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