In July 2021, the NCAA implemented Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) policies, allowing collegiate student athletes to receive compensation for how they are commercially represented. Three years later, in December 2024, Nike announced their partnership with women’s basketball icon Paige Bueckers, making her the first collegiate athlete to design and launch her own Nike Player … [Read more...] about University of Connecticut Basketball star Paige Bueckers makes history through her collaboration with Nike
TruFusion Foundry brings wellness and community to SLU
In the spring of 2023, TruFusion Foundry opened its doors less than a mile from Saint Louis University’s main campus. TruFusion is a wellness destination with a mission to make St. Louis a happier and healthier city to live. The studio has four dynamic rooms, each tailored to provide a range of fitness experiences. The Foundry location houses several knowledgeable instructors … [Read more...] about TruFusion Foundry brings wellness and community to SLU
SLU secures victory over LMU in a Jesuit showdown, Schertz gives update on Avila injury
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 coach of LMU, Lorenzo Romar, a former head coach of the Billikens from 1999 to 2002, added to the excitement of the game. Three players stood out in this matchup: … [Read more...] about SLU secures victory over LMU in a Jesuit showdown, Schertz gives update on Avila injury
Getting to know the new Billikens: This season’s additions to the men’s and women’s basketball rosters
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 last year, both the men’s and women’s teams saw the departures as well as the arrivals of players, meaning that this year’s roster looks very different from last year’s. The … [Read more...] about Getting to know the new Billikens: This season’s additions to the men’s and women’s basketball rosters
Slow start, big potential: Billikens poised for another promising season
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 are coming off winning the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, defeating Minnesota 69-50 in First Community Arena in Edwardsville, Illinois. The 2023-24 season started … [Read more...] about Slow start, big potential: Billikens poised for another promising season