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
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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
SLU Schedule Released
ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis head men’s basketball coach Rick Majerus today announced the Billikens’ 2011-12 schedule. Saint Louis will play at least 17 matchups against teams that advanced to the postseason last year. In addition, SLU will play up to 18 games against teams that posted a winning record a season ago. The challenging non-conference slate kicks off Friday, Nov. 11, … [Read more...] about SLU Schedule Released
Carleton Tops SLU in Canada Finale
OTTAWA, Ontario - Saint Louis ended its Canadian exhibition tour Saturday night with a 78-73 loss to Carleton University at the Ravens' Nest. The Billikens end the trip with a 3-2 record. The Billikens, who played the game with just one guard, overcame an 18-point second-half deficit to trail by just three in the final minute. They were led in scoring by guard Mike McCall's … [Read more...] about Carleton Tops SLU in Canada Finale
Billikens Deliver Late, Top Ottawa 80-61
from slubillikens.com OTTAWA, Ont. - Saint Louis junior guard Kwamain Mitchell scored 14 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, to lift the Billikens to an 80-61 men's basketball exhibition victory against the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Thursday night at Montpetit Hall. The victory moves the Billikens to 3-0 on their five-game Canadian exhibition … [Read more...] about Billikens Deliver Late, Top Ottawa 80-61