CARBONDALE, Ill. – Saint Louis used a stifling defense and a game-high 14 points from Brian Conklin in a 61-42 Billiken victory against Southern Illinois Tuesday night at SIU Arena. It was SLU’s first win in Carbondale since the 1997-98 season. The Billiken defense yielded just eight Saluki field goals, which ties the Billiken record for least amount of field goals … [Read more...] about Billikens roll at Southern Illinois
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Keith Carter Signs with SLU
ST. LOUIS – Keith Carter, currently a senior at Proviso East High School outside of Chicago, has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend Saint Louis University and play basketball for the Billikens. He begins his four years of eligibility during the 2012-13 season. A 6-foot point guard, Carter is a four-year starter at Proviso East, which last season posted a 22-6 … [Read more...] about Keith Carter Signs with SLU
Billikens Roll Past Tennessee State in Opener, 71-37
ST. LOUIS – Junior forward Cody Ellis led Saint Louis with 13 points and six rebounds in a convincing 71-37 Billiken victory against Tennessee State Friday night in the season opener for both teams. The Billikens, who led wire-to-wire, shot 52 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc in the 34-point victory. Ellis’ 13 points came on 4-of-5 shooting from the … [Read more...] about Billikens Roll Past Tennessee State in Opener, 71-37
Jared Drew Inks NLI with the Billikens
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced that 6-foot-6 forward Jared Drew (Indianapolis, Ind./Cathedral) has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend the University and play for the Billikens. He begins his four years of eligibility next season. Drew is entering his senior season at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Last … [Read more...] about Jared Drew Inks NLI with the Billikens
Basketball Legend Ed Macauley Passes Away
Ed Macauley: 1928-2011 Ed Macauley, who began a Basketball Hall of Fame career in his native St. Louis and Saint Louis University, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 8. He was 83. Best known as simply “Easy Ed,” Macauley is easily the greatest Billiken basketball player in the history of the program and one of the most beloved. A third team All-America center in … [Read more...] about Basketball Legend Ed Macauley Passes Away