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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Dani Solavera tied the lowest 54-hole score in school history and helped UMSL break a team record while finishing third at the UIndy Fall Invitational.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Dani Solavera tied the lowest 54-hole score in school history and helped UMSL break a team record while finishing third at the UIndy Fall Invitational.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Dani Solavera tied the lowest 54-hole score in school history and helped UMSL break a team record while finishing third at the UIndy Fall Invitational.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Sophomore Dani Solavera tied the lowest 54-hole score in school history and helped UMSL break a team record while finishing third at the UIndy Fall Invitational.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Skylar Weaver and the sixth-ranked volleyball team ran their home winning streak to 21 matches when they topped McKendree and Maryville on back-to-back days over the weekend.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Skylar Weaver and the sixth-ranked volleyball team ran their home winning streak to 21 matches when they topped McKendree and Maryville on back-to-back days over the weekend.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Skylar Weaver and the sixth-ranked volleyball team ran their home winning streak to 21 matches when they topped McKendree and Maryville on back-to-back days over the weekend.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Freshman Mayan Covarrubias placed fifth individually and helped UMSL to a second-place result in the Midwest Ladies Collegiate, her first college tournament.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Freshman Mayan Covarrubias placed fifth individually and helped UMSL to a second-place result in the Midwest Ladies Collegiate, her first college tournament.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Freshman Mayan Covarrubias placed fifth individually and helped UMSL to a second-place result in the Midwest Ladies Collegiate, her first college tournament.

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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.

UMSL Tritons tennis teams earn ITA Academic Honors

UMSL Tritons tennis teams earn ITA Academic Honors

The 2012-13 University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s and women’s tennis teams have been honored for excellence in the classroom by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Both teams were awarded the ITA All-Academic Team, while five Tritons were named ITA Scholar-Athletes.

A look back: Our one and only

A look back: Our one and only

As UMSL celebrates its 50th anniversary throughout 2013 with the Jubilee, it seems fitting to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the only NCAA Division II National Championship the university has won in its first half century. The men of the 1973 Rivermen soccer team are to thank, bringing home the championship trophy after blanking The University of California–Fullerton with a score of 3-0 on Dec. 8 in Springfield, Mass.

Media Coverage: July 2013

Media Coverage: July 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.

Raimondo, Weigley named to NABC Honors Court

Raimondo, Weigley named to NABC Honors Court

University of Missouri–St. Louis graduate Vinnie Raimondo and senior-to-be Eli Weigley have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court for their success in the classroom during the 2012-13 year.

Halterman to coach USA Athletes International golf team

Halterman to coach USA Athletes International golf team

Troy Halterman, head coach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team, has been selected to lead a USA Athletes International team in the IGI Series in St. Andrews, Scotland, from August 5-13.

Sundvold talks plans to build on UMSL men’s basketball success

Sundvold talks plans to build on UMSL men’s basketball success

Bob Sundvold will be filling big shoes when he begins this fall as head coach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team. He will replace Steve Tappmeyer who during his tenure led the UMSL Tritons to the team’s most consecutive winning seasons (three) since the first four years of the program, 1966-1970. But Sundvold is up to the task.

Media Coverage: July 2013

Media Coverage: June 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.

73 UMSL student-athletes named to Academic All-GLVC Team

73 UMSL student-athletes named to Academic All-GLVC Team

The Great Lakes Valley Conference has released its list of Academic All-Conference selections for the 2012-13 academic year, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis had a record 73 student-athletes receive recognition for their academic accomplishments.

Hannah Perryman named Third Team All-American by NFCA and Daktronics, Inc.

Hannah Perryman named Third Team All-American by NFCA and Daktronics, Inc.

Freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has been named a 2013 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Softball All-American. Perryman was selected to the third team and is just the fourth player in program history to be named a NCAA Division II All-American. She was also named a Third Team All-American by Daktronics, Inc.

Media Coverage: July 2013

Media Coverage: May 2013

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Hoag named GLVC Golfer of the Month

Hoag named GLVC Golfer of the Month

Freshman Tayler Hoag of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Golf Player of the Month for April, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.

Media Coverage: July 2013

Media Coverage: April 2013

Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.

Softball cracks NFCA Division II Poll at No. 22

Softball cracks NFCA Division II Poll at No. 22

The University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has cracked the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Top 25 Poll for the first time this season, coming in at No. 22 in the latest poll, released on May 8.

Hannah Perryman named Third Team All-American by NFCA and Daktronics, Inc.

UMSL baseball, softball pitchers break records

On the same day last week, a pair of University of Missouri–St. Louis pitching records were broken on the same day: one by softball freshman Hannah Perryman (pictured), the other by baseball senior Kyle Renaud.

Atkisson claims GLVC men’s golf medal

Atkisson claims GLVC men’s golf medal

Junior Joe Atkisson (pictured), of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team, claimed medalist honors at the 2013 GLVC Championship on Tuesday, winning a playoff hole against Rockhurst University’s (Kansas City, Mo.) Tanner Buleski at the Otter Creek Country Club in Columbus, Ind.

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC player, pitcher of week honors

Softball sweeps weekly GLVC player, pitcher of week honors

University of Missouri–St. Louis senior shortstop Haleigh Jenkins and freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman have been selected the Great Lakes Valley Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league on Monday.

Hannah Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Year; 8 UMSL Tritons earn All-GLVC honors

Perryman named GLVC Pitcher of the Week for 3rd time this season

For the third time this season, freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman (pictured) of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced Monday by the league office.

Renaud earns 2nd GLVC Pitcher of the Week honor

Renaud earns 2nd GLVC Pitcher of the Week honor

University of Missouri–St. Louis senior pitcher Kyle Renaud (pictured) has been named Great Lakes Valley Conference baseball Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday.

Devonna Smith named to All-GLVC First Team, All-GLVC Defensive Team

Devonna Smith named to All-GLVC First Team, All-GLVC Defensive Team

University of Missouri–St. Louis senior forward Devonna Smith (pictured) has been named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference First Team, as announced earlier this month by the league office. In addition, Smith was tabbed to the conference’s All-Defensive Team for a second straight year.

Standefer named GLVC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

Standefer named GLVC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

University of Missouri–St. Louis junior pitcher Zach Standefer has been named Great Lakes Valley Conference baseball Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday.

UMSL sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Zbaraschuk and Perryman honored

UMSL sweeps weekly GLVC Awards; Zbaraschuk and Perryman honored

University of Missouri–St. Louis sophomore catcher Madison Zbaraschuk (left) and freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman were recently selected as the Great Lakes Valley Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, as announced by the league.