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
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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
SLU offers free admission for military personnel to Friday’s game
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
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