In the second half of a Saint Louis University basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), a brawl erupted behind VCU’s bench with two minutes left in the game, halting play for several minutes. SLU ultimately defeated VCU by a score of 78-69 on Tuesday night. Security first escorted out a middle-aged man in a blue sweatshirt, followed by several others … [Read more...] about Brawl in the stands at Chaifetz Arena sours gritty SLU win over VCU
Marcus Freeman makes history as first African American and Asian American head coach in national championship game
University of Notre Dame’s football head coach Marcus Freeman made history by becoming the first African and Asian American to lead a team in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. “It is an honor, and I hope all coaches – minorities, Black, Asian, white, it doesn’t matter, great people – continue to get opportunities to lead young men like this,” Freeman told … [Read more...] about Marcus Freeman makes history as first African American and Asian American head coach in national championship game
NCAA set to compensate women’s college basketball teams for March Madness
A total of 24 million people watched the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2024. In the same year, the men’s championship had an average of 18.7 million viewers. On Jan. 15 at the NCAA Convention, it was decided that, for the first time, women’s basketball teams will be paid for their participation in … [Read more...] about NCAA set to compensate women’s college basketball teams for March Madness
University of Connecticut Basketball star Paige Bueckers makes history through her collaboration with Nike
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