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
Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. Fairfield's Stags get their spot on the pedestal. The Stags fell to Kent State 72-68 in the second round of the NIT. Since then Sydney Johnson has taken the reins. Johnson and his staff welcome two freshmen that are Signed, sealed, delivered: … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Fairfield Stags 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: Iona Gaels 2011-12
The countdown to tipoff is on, and Pickin’ Splinters has what MAAC basketball fans need to know about this year’s incoming class. It is time to focus on the Iona Gaels. The Gaels lost to Santa Clara 79-69 in the championship round of the CIT Tournament. Big things are in store for the denizens of New Rochelle. Preseason Wooden and Naismith candidate, Michael Glover, … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Iona Gaels 2011-12