The Billikens women’s basketball team had their first home game of the regular season last Friday, hosting the Cougars from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Billikens utilized their home court advantage, doubling the Cougars’ score by the end of the first quarter, 32-14. The Billikens led the game from start to finish, not trailing or even being tied with the … [Read more...] about McMakin Shows Mettle In Home Opener
SLU Men’s Basketball Take Season Opener in “Total Team Effort”
Saint Louis University defeated Murray State men’s basketball team. The win came in a 91-68 highly anticipated opening-night matchup at Chaifetz Arena on Nov. 7. The Billikens began their 2022-2023 season with a stern test from Murray State, a young team with tremendous offensive potential. Murray State became a commonly known team throughout the NCAA when they produced the … [Read more...] about SLU Men’s Basketball Take Season Opener in “Total Team Effort”
Farewell, Bills
I never saw myself at Saint Louis University. My dream was never to be a Billiken. In fact, when I first started playing, I ranked every college field hockey team. SLU was in the bottom percent of the list. But, things happen. Life doesn’t go as planned and sometimes, you have to take the best offer you get. In March of my senior year of high school, that offer was from SLU. By … [Read more...] about Farewell, Bills
Volleyball Splits Weekend
Last weekend Billikens’ volleyball hosted the Davidson Wildcats, winning their first match Friday night but losing in three sets Saturday afternoon. With the loss to the Billikens, the Wildcats are no longer undefeated in conference play, meaning the Loyola Chicago Ramblers are now top of the Atlantic 10. With a 13 and 8 record, the Billikens have the third best overall record … [Read more...] about Volleyball Splits Weekend
NWSL’s Culture of Abuse
On Monday, Oct. 3, Sally Yates, a former deputy attorney general, released a report over 300 pages in length detailing a culture of sexual and verbal abuse of players in the National Womens Soccer League. Per the document’s exposure, the league failed to address the events and punish the perpetrators. The report comes less than a year after a string of sexual, verbal and … [Read more...] about NWSL’s Culture of Abuse