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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Fifth-year senior David Reynolds won the 50-yard freestyle and helped lead the Tritons to victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay in Friday’s meet with Maryville and Missouri S&T.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Fifth-year senior David Reynolds won the 50-yard freestyle and helped lead the Tritons to victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay in Friday’s meet with Maryville and Missouri S&T.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Fifth-year senior David Reynolds won the 50-yard freestyle and helped lead the Tritons to victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay in Friday’s meet with Maryville and Missouri S&T.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Fifth-year senior David Reynolds won the 50-yard freestyle and helped lead the Tritons to victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay in Friday’s meet with Maryville and Missouri S&T.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a straight-set loss to top-ranked Ferris State in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a straight-set loss to top-ranked Ferris State in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a straight-set loss to top-ranked Ferris State in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Savon Wykle led four UMSL players in double figures with 14 points – nine in the second half – to help the men’s basketball team secure its first win of the season in Saturday’s GLVC opener at Illinois Springfield.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Savon Wykle led four UMSL players in double figures with 14 points – nine in the second half – to help the men’s basketball team secure its first win of the season in Saturday’s GLVC opener at Illinois Springfield.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

Savon Wykle led four UMSL players in double figures with 14 points – nine in the second half – to help the men’s basketball team secure its first win of the season in Saturday’s GLVC opener at Illinois Springfield.

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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.

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

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.

Cartharn named GLVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

Cartharn named GLVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week

University of Missouri–St. Louis junior guard Darian Cartharn has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced Monday by the league office. Cartharn averaged 21.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while leading the UMSL Tritons to a pair of wins last week.

Devonna Smith named GLVC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

Devonna Smith named GLVC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week

The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Devonna Smith has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced last week by the league office. The senior forward helped pace the UMSL Tritons with two home division wins.

Eye on UMSL: Pack the Stands

Eye on UMSL: Pack the Stands

Darian Cartharn, a junior guard for the UMSL Tritons, drives to the basket for 2 of the 12 points he scored Jan. 31 in a 69-55 Tritons victory over the Hawks of Quincy (Ill.) University. The win came during UMSL’s annual Pack the Stands event at Chuck Smith Court. The women’s team lost to Quincy 47-42.

UMSL chancellor discusses university’s growth, challenges, Jubilee

UMSL chancellor discusses university’s growth, challenges, Jubilee

The University of Missouri–St. Louis will kick off its Jubilee, a yearlong celebration of UMSL’s 50th anniversary, with a spectacular evening of entertainment and fun on Feb. 1. UMSL Chancellor Tom George talked about the Jubilee, reflected on the university’s growth over a half century and discussed challenges in higher education last week on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Collegiate Baseball Newspaper ranks UMSL Tritons 30th in preseason poll

Collegiate Baseball Newspaper ranks UMSL Tritons 30th in preseason poll

Coming off its best season since 2004, the University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team is hoping for an encore in 2013. They’re being picked to do just that, according to the NCAA Division II Collegiate Baseball Newspaper’s Preseason Poll that ranked the UMSL Tritons No. 30 nationally.

Women’s basketball player earns GLVC honor

Women’s basketball player earns GLVC honor

Hazaria Washington, a junior forward on the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s basketball team, helped the UMSL Tritons go undefeated last week by averaging 13.5 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game. She was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for her efforts.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Nov. 27-Dec. 3

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Nov. 27-Dec. 3

The Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a weekly news roundup about the UMSL Tritons. Click the headings below for more information.

Men’s basketball player opens season with GLVC honors

Men’s basketball player opens season with GLVC honors

Charlie Woods, a forward on the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team, helped the UMSL Tritons to a pair of regional victories to open the 2012-13 season. In doing so, he was recognized by the Great Lakes Valley Conference as its Men’s Basketball Player of the Week.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Nov. 6-12

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Nov. 6-12

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Men’s golfer named GLVC best for October

Men’s golfer named GLVC best for October

University of Missouri–St. Louis junior Joe Atkisson competed in three events in October, averaging 74.4 over eight rounds en route to being named the Great Lake Valley Conference Men’s Golf Player of the Month. Atkisson was selected by a vote from the league’s men’s golf coaches. He’s only the second ever UMSL Tritons men’s golfer to earn the distinction.

2012-13 men’s basketball preview

2012-13 men’s basketball preview

Coming off the most successful season in over a decade, the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team will open the 2012-13 campaign this weekend with high hopes of another strong season.

2012-13 women’s basketball preview

2012-13 women’s basketball preview

It’s a new era in UMSL women’s basketball as first-year head coach Katie Vaughn takes the reins of the program. “Things have been going well and I am enjoying it,” said Vaughn. “Everyone is upbeat and positive about what we want to get done here. The girls are working hard and are doing what I am asking of them. We just need to keep taking strides in the right direction.”

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Men’s soccer duo earns All-GLVC honors

Men’s soccer duo earns All-GLVC honors

The University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team wrapped a successful season Sunday, ending with a last-minute defeat in the Great Lakes Valley Conference championship game. Two days earlier, the GLVC honored two UMSL Tritons players for their contributions over the course of the season. Senior goalkeeper Patrick Ream and sophomore back Tony Auck were named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Third Team.

Pair of goals in season finale leads women’s soccer player to GLVC honors

Pair of goals in season finale leads women’s soccer player to GLVC honors

Liz Drennan, sophomore forward on the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team, ended her season on a high note. She scored both goals in the UMSL Tritons’ 2-1 overtime victory over Maryville University (Town and Country, Mo.) in the team’s Oct. 24 season finale. Drennan netted the game-winner just 38 seconds into the extra period.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 23-29

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 23-29

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 16-22

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 16-22

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Golf tournament raises funds for Athletics

Golf tournament raises funds for Athletics

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus David Archibald (BSBA 2005), Matt Hellebusch and Kelsey Cline won the third annual UMSL Tritons Golf Tournament. But the biggest winner was the Department of Athletics at UMSL. Proceeds from the event went toward the department’s 11 sports programs.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 2-8

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Oct. 2-8

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Coach makes UMSL Tritons stronger, faster, better

Coach makes UMSL Tritons stronger, faster, better

University of Missouri–St. Louis student-athletes no longer have an excuse for not being stronger, faster or in better shape than their opponents. With Josh McMillian in place as the school’s first-ever strength and conditioning coach and a brand new state-of-the-art weight facility, the resources are plentiful.

Goalkeeper’s shutout streak leads to GLVC honors

Goalkeeper’s shutout streak leads to GLVC honors

Patrick Ream, a senior goalkeeper for the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team, held opponents scoreless over 188 minutes and 42 seconds of play last week. The two shutouts also ran his streak to four consecutive games and led to him being named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Week. He is only the second men’s soccer player to earn the distinction.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 18-24

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 18-24

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 11-17

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 11-17

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

2012-13 women’s tennis preview

2012-13 women’s tennis preview

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s tennis team opened the fall portion of its schedule Friday with the weekendlong Lynn Imergoot Invitational, hosted by Washington University in St. Louis. Under the direction of 11th year head coach Rick Gyllenborg, the UMSL Tritons returned three players from last year’s squad, which finished with a 9-7 overall record.

2012-13 women’s golf preview

2012-13 women’s golf preview

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has concluded each of the last three seasons in the NCAA East Regional, making the program one of the school’s most decorated in recent years. The UMSL Tritons began their trek toward a fourth straight NCAA tournament berth earlier this week with a ninth-place finish at the Smoky Mountain Intercollegiate, hosted by Carson-Newman College in Sevleirville, Tenn.

Express Scripts helps energize campus

Express Scripts helps energize campus

Thanks to Express Scripts, the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ carbon footprint just got smaller. With funding from the company, UMSL has completed its first solar panel installation to generate electricity. The roof of UMSL’s Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center, just across the street from Express Scripts headquarters, features a 25-kilowatt solar photovoltaic system that converts sunlight into electricity.

2012-13 men’s golf preview

2012-13 men’s golf preview

The 2012 University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf season teed off on Sept. 9 with a win over Maryville University (Town and Country, Mo.) to retain the Arch Cup. UMSL returned four players from last year’s squad and will once again be under the direction Troy Halterman, in his fourth year as the program’s head coach.

2012-13 men’s tennis preview

2012-13 men’s tennis preview

Under the direction of 17th-year head coach Rick Gyllenborg, the University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons have returned five players from last year’s men’s tennis team, which finished with a 10-8 overall record.