ST. LOUIS – In honor of Veterans Day, the Saint Louis University department of athletics is offering free admission to military personnel (active or retired) for Friday’s men’s basketball game against Tennessee State. Tip off at Chaifetz Arena is scheduled for 8 p.m. With a valid ID, military personnel can receive their free ticket in advance by visiting the Chaifetz Arena … [Read more...] about SLU offers free admission for military personnel to Friday’s game
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Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Time for the Billikens of St. Louis to stroll along the runway. The Billikens season ended with a 70-61 loss to Rhode Island in the opening round of the Atlantic 10 Tournament. Rick Majerus and his staff welcome three freshmen that are … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: St. Louis Billikens 2011-12
Nicholson Named to Naismith Award Preseason List
ATLANTA - St. Bonaventure senior Andrew Nicholson is one of just 50 players nationally named to the Naismith Award preseason watch list, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced Monday. The Naismith Trophy is the most prestigious national award presented annually to college basketball’s player of the year. Other notable Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year winners include Bill … [Read more...] about Nicholson Named to Naismith Award Preseason List
Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. The Duquesne Dukes take front and center. After receiving votes for the AP Top 25, the Dukes fell in overtime to St. Joe's in the A-10 quarter-finals. Duquesne accepted a bid to the CBI and lost to Oregon in the second round 77-75. Ron … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Duquesne Dukes 2011-12
Signed, sealed, delivered: George Washington Colonials 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. George Washington's Colonials step to the stage. The Colonials 2010-11 campaign ended when they fell to St. Joseph's 71-59 in the opening round of the A-10 tournament. Since then Mike Lonergan took the helm in the nation's capital. The … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: George Washington Colonials 2011-12