For the first time since 2019, every single member of the Sweet 16 is a member of a “power” conference. Six teams are a four seed or higher, meaning only four teams in the Sweet 16 have gotten there through an upset. The Sweet 16 is currently made up of seven schools from the Southeastern Conference, four from the Big Ten and Big 12, and one from the Atlantic Coast Conference. … [Read more...] about Has NIL killed Cinderella?
A-10 Tournament Recap: Men’s and women’s teams both fall in quarterfinals
The annual Atlantic 10 (A-10) Tournament, the championship tournament for the A-10 conference, is consistently a highly anticipated event in men’s and women’s collegiate basketball. The winner of the tournament receives an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, commonly known as “March Madness.” Neither the men or womens Billikens were able to claim a bid to the NCAA tournament … [Read more...] about A-10 Tournament Recap: Men’s and women’s teams both fall in quarterfinals
Billikens Softball is on the up
The Saint Louis University Billikens won their softball series against the Fordham Rams this weekend, 2-1. The Billikens moved to a 2-4 Atlantic 10 record for sixth in the standings. The weekend started strong on Friday evening March 21, with the Billikens routing the Rams 10-2 in six innings. Saturday afternoon featured a doubleheader, with the teams splitting the day. SLU … [Read more...] about Billikens Softball is on the up
SLU Basketball star Yuri Collins makes NBA debut
Former Saint Louis University guard Yuri Collins made his NBA debut on Sunday, Feb. 23, playing for the Golden State Warriors against the Dallas Mavericks. He played 6 minutes, scoring 2 points and tacking on 1 assist, 2 rebounds and 1 steal. Collins played four seasons at SLU, averaging 11 points and 10 assists in his final season. Collins led men’s NCAA Division 1 basketball … [Read more...] about SLU Basketball star Yuri Collins makes NBA debut
SLU alumni bring infrared fitness to Midtown
Marlowe and Malena Valdeabella purchased their first HOTWORX studio in January 2023. In December 2024, the couple purchased a second franchise a block away from their alma mater. The Valdeabellas are committed to giving back to the SLU community and believe HOTWORX is an effective way to do it. HOTWORX combines yoga with infrared sauna heat for a unique and effective workout. … [Read more...] about SLU alumni bring infrared fitness to Midtown