The No. 8-ranked Billikens defeated the Kansas University (KU) Jayhawks 1-0 to advance to the second round of the NCAA Women’s Soccer (WSOC) Championship on Nov. 15. Coming into the tournament, both teams displayed determination, passion, and fierceness on the field. This was a redemption match for the Billikens, as they lost to the Jayhawks in the first round of the NCAA … [Read more...] about Battle of the borders
A culture of success – Saint Louis University Men’s Rugby
SLU Men’s Rugby is one of the oldest, and most successful, club sports at Saint Louis University. Established in 1957, the SLU Men’s Rugby team’s mission has been to uphold the Jesuit tradition of the University, while growing top-level athletes and leaders. This past fall, the SLU men’s rugby squad was ranked #12 nationally and undefeated in the DII Gateway Conference. The men … [Read more...] about A culture of success – Saint Louis University Men’s Rugby
Lady Billikens advance to what can be their 7th straight A10 Title after a 2-0 win
The No. 1 seed in the Atlantic 10 Conference (A10), SLU women’s soccer team took down the No. 4 seed, St. Joseph University (SJU), with a 2-0 win in the semi-final round of the conference championship tournament on Nov. 6. Both teams have held impressive records this season. The energy from both teams from start to finish was electric as the two hoped to advance to … [Read more...] about Lady Billikens advance to what can be their 7th straight A10 Title after a 2-0 win
Billikens and coach Josh Schertz get their first win of the season
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, who is out for at least two weeks, possibly four to six, with an ankle injury. On Sunday, the Billikens were at home playing against Kansas City’s Avila University in Chaifetz … [Read more...] about Billikens and coach Josh Schertz get their first win of the season
First impressions on new-look men’s basketball
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 confident in the new-looking Billikens. Schertz’s career with the Billikens started with disaster when star junior transfer Robbie Avila was injured during a scrimmage. Avila’s … [Read more...] about First impressions on new-look men’s basketball