Gunfire interrupted a women’s field hockey game between Saint Louis and La Salle University in Philadelphia on Sept. 27. Players and spectators left without suffering any injuries. The match ended in the fourth quarter early due to blaring gunfire allegedly coming from a nearby Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). According to police, the shooter left the parking lot before … [Read more...] about Shots fired at SLU field hockey match, no players or fans harmed
Sabalenka and Sinner win the US Open
This year’s U.S. Open Tennis Championship delivered thrilling battles, shocking upsets and inspiring underdog stories. The U.S. Open is the last of four Grand Slam tournaments that take place during a season of professional tennis. The tournament began in 1881 and eventually became known as the US Open Tennis Championship in 1968, when all players competed in one venue located … [Read more...] about Sabalenka and Sinner win the US Open
Home is where the paddle is
Since the 2010s, pickleball has been going viral for its physical benefits and Instagrammability. The competitive sport is an activity enjoyed by all ages, from children to seniors. While the game got its trademark back in 1965, Saint Louis University caught pickleball fever in 2021 and has not looked back since. Three years ago, SLU students came together to form a club that … [Read more...] about Home is where the paddle is
Mens and women’s soccer team compete for the Bronze Boot titles
The BillikXens men’s and women’s soccer squads faced off against the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Cougars for the 2024 Bronze Boot titles on Sept. 8. CITYPARK, home to St. Louis City’s Major League Soccer (MLS) team, hosted the annual matchup for the second year in a row. The billiken women came out on top of SIUE with a 6-1 victory, while the men fought … [Read more...] about Mens and women’s soccer team compete for the Bronze Boot titles
SLU varsity League of Legends team cut after winning first national championship title
What began as a lighthearted practice in preparation for an upcoming season ended in a massacre of emotions for Saint Louis University’s varsity League of Legends team. Exactly two months and seven days after winning the College League of Legends championship (and a $50,000 prize), the SLU varsity League team received an email saying that their program had been defunded and … [Read more...] about SLU varsity League of Legends team cut after winning first national championship title