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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team opened its season with an upset victory over No. 2 Washburn, the Tritons’ first win over a ranked opponent since beating Rockhurst in 2019.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team opened its season with an upset victory over No. 2 Washburn, the Tritons’ first win over a ranked opponent since beating Rockhurst in 2019.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team opened its season with an upset victory over No. 2 Washburn, the Tritons’ first win over a ranked opponent since beating Rockhurst in 2019.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team opened its season with an upset victory over No. 2 Washburn, the Tritons’ first win over a ranked opponent since beating Rockhurst in 2019.

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UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

The UMSL women’s basketball team (16-5, 9-4 GLVC) closed out a four-game homestand with wins over Saint Joseph’s (88-62) and No. 19 ranked Indianapolis (85-64).

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

The men’s basketball team (12-7, 6-5 GLVC) picked up two wins last week. The women’s basketball team (14-5, 7-4 GLVC) also picked up a pair of victories.

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons junior guard Alexis Lawrence drained six three-pointers and finished with 20 points en route to a win against Missouri S&T.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL men’s basketball (10-5, 4-3 GLVC) lost an 83-66 verdict at Truman State last Thursday night, but came back to record a 75-72 win over Quincy at home on Saturday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The UMSL women’s basketball team’s 10-game win streak came to an end with a loss to Lewis Saturday. They look to start their next win streak Thursday against Truman State.

13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013

13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013

They include posts about students unearthing dinosaur bones, a faculty member studying the effects of viewing “The Biggest Loser” and an alumnus’ recollection of rapping in The Nosh.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Junior Derek Shouse drained the game-winning three-pointer with 1.9 seconds to play at UIS before finishing with a career-best 14 points.

11 UMSL photos from 2013

11 UMSL photos from 2013

UMSL campus photographer August Jennewein shoots thousands of photos each year. As 2013 came to a close, he chose the photo above and 10 more below to revisit.

Media Coverage: November 2013

Media Coverage: November 2013

The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis (5-1, 1-0 Great Lakes Valley Conference) returns to the court on Wednesday to host Culver-Stockton. The UMSL Tritons have been idle since a 69-35 win over Maryville on Dec. 7 in the GLVC opener. UMSL will then close out the nonconference portion of its schedule in Owensboro, Ky., at the Fairfield Inn Christmas Classic hosted by Kentucky Wesleyan this weekend. The Tritons play the host school on Saturday night before a Sunday meeting with Davis & Elkins.

Burkle earns AVCA All-Midwest Region honors

Burkle earns AVCA All-Midwest Region honors

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Midwest Region team.

International student-athlete thrives at UMSL

International student-athlete thrives at UMSL

Louisa Werner wakes up at 8 a.m. From 9 to 10:45 a.m. she fulfills her duties as a research assistant in the psychology lab on campus before attending her 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. class. Then it’s on to tennis practice from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. She changes just in time for one more night class, officially concluding her day at 9:30 p.m.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis picked up two wins in its own Hilton Holiday Classic. The UMSL Tritons defeated Harris-Stowe, 76-36, on Friday before an 86-47 win over Missouri Baptist on Saturday. Senior Jessica Zavoral averaged 14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals, while shooting 68.8 percent from the field, in the two games. UMSL (4-1) will host Maryville in the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener on Saturday in its lone game of the week.

Burkle earns First Team All-GLVC volleyball honors

Burkle earns First Team All-GLVC volleyball honors

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named a First Team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection, as announced by the league.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL went 1-1 at the Pops Duncan Classic, hosted by Trevecca Nazarene last weekend. The Tritons suffered a 71-67 loss to the host school before rebounding with a 71-57 victory over Grand Valley State. Senior Jessica Zavoral averaged 17 points to lead UMSL. UMSL (2-1) will host the Hilton Holiday Classic this Friday and Saturday. The Tritons will entertain Harris Stowe on Friday and Missouri Baptist on Saturday. Both games are set to tip-off at 3 p.m.

Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors

Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors

Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been selected to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team.

Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons

Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons

Femi John works as a part-time nurse and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He’s also in the mist of a revival of his basketball career. The former McCluer North High School (Florissant, Mo.) standout and Saint Louis University recruit is now a guard on the UMSL Tritons after battling injuries for several years.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis began the season 1-0 by defeating Lindenwood, 70-58, in its season opener on Saturday. The UMSL Tritons received 18 points from senior Alyssa Like, while senior Devonna Smith registered a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. UMSL is in Nashville, Tenn., this weekend for the Pops Duncan Classic. The Tritons face host Trevecca Nazarene on Friday before meeting Grand Valley State on Saturday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis officially opened its 2013-14 season with a 1-1 record at the GLVC-GLIAC Challenge last weekend, hosted by Lake Superior State. The UMSL Tritons lost their opener, 76-72, to the host Lakers on Saturday before bouncing back for a 78-66 defeat of Northwood on Sunday. Junior Aareon Smith led UMSL with 18.5 points per game. The Tritons (1-1) will entertain Upper Iowa on Thursday in its home opener.

‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes

‘I Chose UMSL’ campaign shifts focus to opportunity, outcomes

UMSL students look to the university to create life-altering opportunities. UMSL alumni prove-out those opportunities with solid successes. That’s the story of the newest chapter of the “I Chose UMSL” branding campaign launched in October. This is the fourth iteration of the popular initiative.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened its 2013-14 season on Saturday with 57-52 victory at NCAA Division I opponent Saint Louis in its lone exhibition game. Senior transfer Alyssa Like led the UMSL Tritons with 11 points and 12 rebounds, while senior Devonna Smith had 11 points and nine rebounds. UMSL will officially tip-off its season on November 16, hosting Lindenwood at 5:30 p.m.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis went 1-2 at the GLVC-GLIAC Crossover Tournament last weekend. The UMSL Tritons defeated Ashland, 3-2, on Friday in their opening match before suffering 3-1 losses to No. 17 Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State on Saturday. UMSL (13-11, 7-5 GLVC) returns home this weekend with a pair of GLVC matches. The Tritons will host Saint Joseph’s on Saturday and Indianapolis on Sunday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis began the week with a nonconference sweep of Missouri Baptist on Tuesday and posted another 3-0 victory on Friday in Great Lakes Valley Conference play over William Jewell. Rockhurst then took a 3-0 match on Saturday over the UMSL Tritons. UMSL (12-9, 6-5 GLVC) will travel to Aurora, Ill., this weekend to compete in the annual GLVC-GLIAC Crossover Tournament. The Tritons will play Ashland on Friday and Grand Valley State and Saginaw Valley State on Saturday.

UMSL soccer, Field of Dreams partnering on Sunday

UMSL soccer, Field of Dreams partnering on Sunday

Joining the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s and women’s soccer teams on Sunday will be the organization Fields of Dreams Uganda. This nonprofit group has the mission of providing hope for the orphaned and vulnerable children of Uganda through the vehicles of soccer and education.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis recorded a pair of road Great Lakes Valley Conference victories last weekend, defeating William Jewell, 2-1, on Friday night before garnering a 2-1 win at No. 8 ranked Rockhurst on Sunday. Sophomore Jon Huelsman scored three goals for the UMSL Tritons, including both in the upset victory over the Hawks. The Tritons (6-6, 5-5 GLVC) close out the home portion of their schedule this weekend, hosting Illinois Springfield on Friday and Southern Indiana on Sunday.

Yates named GLVC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September

Yates named GLVC Men’s Golfer of the Month for September

Sophomore Colby Yates of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Player of the Month for September, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis bounced back from a 3-0 loss at No. 18 ranked Truman State on Friday night post a 3-0 victory at Quincy on Saturday. Senior Chelsea Burkle averaged 4.17 kills per set in the two matches to pace the offense. UMSL (9-6, 5-2 Great Lakes Valley Conference) will host Lindenwood Tuesday night in a nonconference contest before returning to the road in GLVC play, traveling to Drury on Friday night and Missouri S&T on Saturday.

Crow chosen for Patriot All-America Invitational

Crow chosen for Patriot All-America Invitational

University of Missouri–St. Louis senior Warren Crow of the UMSL Tritons men’s golf team is among the 84 golfers selected to participate in the 2013 Patriot All-America Invitational at Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, Ariz.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons improved their win streak to five matches on Saturday in a 3-2 win over Wisconsin-Parkside, but saw it come to an end on Sunday with a 3-0 loss to Lewis, the first of the year in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. UMSL (8-5, 4-1 GLVC) will travel to #18 ranked Truman State on Friday night before a road trip to Quincy on Saturday.

Burkle named GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Burkle named GLVC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week, as announced by the league office. Lewis junior Kim Vertin was tabbed as the Defensive Player of the Week.

Barczewski named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week

Barczewski named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week

Junior back Brooke Barczewski of the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Quincy senior forward Jaclyn Mastroianni was tabbed as the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis went 2-0 on the weekend, posting a pair of shutout victories in Great Lakes Valley Conference play. The UMSL Tritons defeated Saint Joseph’s 2-0 on Friday night with goals from Jaylon Griffith and Jessica Mincher before picking up a 1-0 victory over Indianapolis on Sunday behind the game-winner from Hannah Kaloupek. The Tritons (4-2, 2-2 GLVC) return to the road this weekend, traveling to Wisconsin-Parkside on Friday and to Lewis on Sunday.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened Great Lakes Valley Conference play with a pair of losses last weekend. The UMSL Tritons suffered a 1-0 defeat at Quincy on Friday as the host Hawks scored the game-winner in the final three minutes. UMSL then hosted Truman State on Sunday in the home opener, falling victim to the Bulldogs, 2-0.The Tritons close out their current three-game homestand this weekend, hosting Saint Joseph’s on Friday and Indianapolis on Sunday.

UMSL student Sidney Allen named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

UMSL student Sidney Allen named GLVC Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week

Sophomore midfielder Sidney Allen of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Wisconsin-Parkside freshman goalkeeper Mallory Geurts was tabbed as the GLVC Defensive Player of the Week. The 2013 season marks the first year GLVC men’s and women’s soccer has honored an Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The University of Missouri–St. Louis opened its schedule with a pair of victories, beginning the season at 2-0 for the first time since 2001. The UMSL Tritons competed in the Embassy Suites Invitational, last weekend, hosted by Lindenwood. UMSL defeated Emporia State, 2-0, in the opener on Friday, before topping the host team on Sunday, 2-1. The Tritons travel to Quincy on Friday for the Great Lakes Valley Conference opener before hosting Truman State on Sunday in their home opener.

Bob Bone remains men’s basketball leading scorer 36 years later

Bob Bone remains men’s basketball leading scorer 36 years later

His name still dominates the record books, and his numbers remain untouched more than three decades later. Bob Bone has cemented his name within the University of Missouri–St. Louis community since his time as a baseball and basketball All-American, where he starred for the UMSL Rivermen from 1973-77. His legendary reputation has remained intact throughout the years in the St. Louis area, as has his presence. Now the athletic director at Clayton (Mo.) High School, Bone has never let his time and experiences at UMSL escape his memory as a player, coach or professional.