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
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
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