CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - Behind 9-of-14 (64.3%) shooting from beyond the arc, the UMass women's basketball team downed Elon, 76-56, in the opening round of the Marriott Cavalier Classic on Wednesday evening at John Paul Jones Arena. Following their fourth straight win, the Minutewomen improve their record to 5-8 and advance to take on host Virginia in the tournament's … [Read more...] about Bombs Away! UMass Shoots Past Elon
Archives for December 2011
O Caption My Caption! | 12/28/11
By Aaron M Smith There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you … [Read more...] about O Caption My Caption! | 12/28/11
Billikens Holiday Hoops Classic Outlook
ON THE DOCKET – Saint Louis women’s basketball (4-8) will play two games at Seattle University’s Delta Dental Holiday Hoops Classic Thursday and Friday, Dec. 29 and 30. The Billikens open the tournament against Eastern Michigan (6-4) Thursday at 3 p.m. (CT) and will face either Seattle (6-6) or Saint Francis (Pa.) (5-5) Friday at either 3 p.m. or 5:15 p.m. … [Read more...] about Billikens Holiday Hoops Classic Outlook
Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Prior to hearing Brutus' rousing speech about the validity of Julius Caesar's murder in the Roman Capitol, a plebeian suggests that Rome should "Give him [Brutus] a statue with his ancestors!" Those familiar with Shakespeare's play know that this venerable request comes much too eagerly following the morally ambiguous murder of Caesar. Two acts later … [Read more...] about Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
Billikens Top Texas Southern, 71-39
Courtesy of SLUBillikens.com. ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis senior forward Brian Conklin registered a game-high 15 points in a 71-39 victory over Texas Southern Tuesday at Chaifetz Arena. The win, SLU’s sixth in a row, improves the Billikens’ record to 12-1. Next up is a showdown against New Mexico at The Pit on New Year’s Eve. Tip off in Albuquerque is scheduled for … [Read more...] about Billikens Top Texas Southern, 71-39