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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

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.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to No. 3 seed Grand Valley State on Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to No. 3 seed Grand Valley State on Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

The women’s soccer team saw its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to No. 3 seed Grand Valley State on Friday in the opening round of the NCAA Division II Championship.

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UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 4-Sept. 10

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 4-Sept. 10

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 Aug. 28-Sept. 3

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

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 women’s soccer preview

2012 women’s soccer preview

There is no doubt about it. The 2012 University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team is young. With just two seniors on the roster, the majority of the team is composed of underclassmen, including 11 freshmen.

2012 men’s soccer season preview

2012 men’s soccer season preview

The 2012 edition of the University of Missouri St. Louis men’s soccer team will include some old faces and plenty of new ones as well. Head coach Dan King, who enters his 12th season, returns 17 players from last year’s 8-5-4 team, including five starters. Additionally, he welcomes 11 newcomers, including seven true freshmen.

2012 volleyball season preview

2012 volleyball season preview

The University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team will welcome five newcomers to a squad that returns seven players from last year’s team. The UMSL Tritons are coming off a 19-9 record in 2011, including a 13-5 Great Lakes Valley Conference mark, and are looking for another strong season.

Golf tournament to raise funds for Athletics

Golf tournament to raise funds for Athletics

The Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis comprises 11 successful sports programs. And to help ensure the programs continue to flourish, the department will hold its third annual Tritons Golf Tournament Sept. 21 at Norwood Hills Country Club in Jennings, Mo. The fun-filled day of golf and socializing with friends and alumni will support UMSL athletics with all proceeds going toward the department’s 11 sports programs.

Time to try out new workout equipment

Time to try out new workout equipment

No more excuses! The new workout equipment has arrived! Construction of the renovated fitness center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis in the Mark Twain Athletic and Fitness Center is complete. The campus community is invited to an open house of the center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 27.

Assistant director of athletics experiences Olympics firsthand in London

Assistant director of athletics experiences Olympics firsthand in London

When it comes to answering the question “What did you do on your summer vacation?”, Jessie Chandler might have the best answer. While millions across the world watched the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London from the comfort of their couches, Chandler, the assistant director of athletics-compliance at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was experiencing the spectacle firsthand.

56 student-athletes make Academic All-GLVC Team

56 student-athletes make Academic All-GLVC Team

Fifty-six University of Missouri–St. Louis student-athletes showed success both on the field and in the classroom. They were named to the Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team.

Golfer earns Midwest All-Region, team honors

Golfer earns Midwest All-Region, team honors

Sophomore Joe Atkisson led the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team with a scoring average of 75.88 this season, while earning a bid to the NCAA Midwest/South Central Regional. His excellent season has led to him being named to the NCAA Division II PING Midwest All-Region team.

Centerfielder earns Midwest Region Gold Glove

Centerfielder earns Midwest Region Gold Glove

Junior centerfielder Lucas Matecki of the University of Missouri–St. Louis is one of the best outfield defenders in the Midwest, according to the American Baseball Coaches Association. He was selected to the ABCA Midwest Region Gold Glove Team for his near spotless play in the field.

Baseball player racks up all-region honors

Baseball player racks up all-region honors

Charlie Mohr, a junior utility player on the University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team, spent his season posting high numbers in most offensive categories. He’s spending the off-season collecting accolades for his work on the field.

Softball duo earns All-Region honors

Softball duo earns All-Region honors

A pair of freshmen made quite a first impression this season with the start of their college softball playing careers at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

56 student-athletes make Academic All-GLVC Team

Baseball lands 5 on All-GLVC teams

The University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team had five players earn all-Great Lakes Valley Conference honors, including a pair of first team nods to senior starting pitcher Jeremy Butler and junior outfielder John Pilackas. Junior third baseman Trevor Nathanson, junior utility player Charlie Mohr and junior designated hitter Taylor Holman were all named to the league’s second team.

GLVC honors men’s golfer

GLVC honors men’s golfer

Sophomore Joe Atkisson of the University of Missouri-St. Louis men’s golf team was one of only five players selected by vote to the 2012 All-Great Lakes Valley Conference team. The players were voted on by the league’s 14 head coaches.

Baseball, women’s basketball players named Athletes of Year

Baseball, women’s basketball players named Athletes of Year

The University of Missouri–St. Louis recently honored 45 graduating seniors, led by baseball player Jeremy Butler and women’s basketball player Caitlyn Moody who were named Senior Student-Athletes of the Year. The seniors were recognized May 3 at the Third Annual Senior Student-Athlete Banquet at the Hilton St. Louis Airport hotel in Woodson Terrace, Mo.

Baseball duo earns player, pitcher of week honors

Baseball duo earns player, pitcher of week honors

A pair of University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball players helped the team sweep the final round of Great Lake Valley Conference baseball Player of the Week Awards. Junior second baseman Charlie Mohr was named GLVC baseball Player of the Week and senior pitcher Austin Schuler was named GLVC Pitcher of the Week.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for May 1-7

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for May 1-7

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.

GLVC honors 4 softball players

GLVC honors 4 softball players

One-third of the players selected to the 2012 All-Great Lakes Valley Conference West Division first team wore University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons red and gold. Freshman first baseman Brianna Butler and junior designated player Leslie Davis led the way as unanimous selections, while freshman catcher Madison Zbarashuk and senior outfielder Erin Driskell also made the team.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 24-30

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 24-30

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.

Alumna leads team to undefeated season, tournament play

Alumna leads team to undefeated season, tournament play

Winning is no new feat for University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna Deena Applebury. As head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., she led her team through a historical 2011-12 season of 30 straight wins and into NCAA Division III tournament play.

UMSL Tritons name new head coach for women’s basketball

UMSL Tritons name new head coach for women’s basketball

Katie Vaughn will now oversee the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s basketball team after coming off a season as head coach of the record-setting Lincoln University (Jefferson City, Mo.) women’s basketball team. Lori Flanagan, director of athletics at UMSL, announced last week that Vaughn would be the 11th head coach in program history. Vaughn coached for three seasons at Lincoln University.

Women’s tennis player earns All-GLVC honor

Women’s tennis player earns All-GLVC honor

For the second straight season, University of Missouri–St. Louis sophomore Louisa Werner was named a member of the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference women’s tennis team.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 17-23

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 17-23

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.

Baseball coach Brady notches win 700 … and counting

Baseball coach Brady notches win 700 … and counting

Jim Brady, head coach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team, joined an exclusive club this weekend. The UMSL Tritons 14-2 defeat of Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent University of Illinois Springfield Sunday (April 22) gave Brady his 700th career victory. He became only the 37th coach in NCAA Division II history to accomplish the feat.

Baseball team pushes record to 14-2 over last 16

Baseball team pushes record to 14-2 over last 16

The University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team extended its win streak to eight games with a sweep at Maryville University (Town and County, Mo.) Wednesday night in Great Lakes Valley Conference action. The UMSL Tritons won by scores of 13-4 and 3-2.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 10-16

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 10-16

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.

Work well under pressure? UMSL Tritons cheerleaders need you!

Work well under pressure? UMSL Tritons cheerleaders need you!

Do these terms sound familiar: triple–toe-touch, herkie, front hurdler? How about basket toss? If you’re a cheerleader, then you’ve learned these standard moves. If you’re not a cheerleader, but are interested in learning more, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is looking for candidates for next year’s cheerleading squad.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 3-9

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for April 3-9

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 March 27-April 2

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 27-April 2

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.

Tennis player earns GLVC honor

Tennis player earns GLVC honor

After helping the University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons to a pair of victories last week, freshman Nils Mueggenburg was named Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 20-26

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 20-26

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.

GLVC honors 2 athletes for week of excellence

GLVC honors 2 athletes for week of excellence

Senior Jeremy Butler struck out 14 batters across 16 innings of pitching to help the University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team secure two wins last week. And during the same week sophomore Louisa Werner went undefeated in eight singles and doubles matches for the UMSL women’s tennis team.

Men’s basketball player, head coach earn All-Midwest honors

Men’s basketball player, head coach earn All-Midwest honors

Senior guard Troy Long of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team and head coach Steve Tappmeyer have been honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Long earned Second Team All-Midwest Region honors, while Tappmeyer was recognized as Midwest District Co-Coach of the Year.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 13-19

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 13-19

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 golf plays 100 holes in fundraising effort

Men’s golf plays 100 holes in fundraising effort

The UMSL men’s golf team held its Golf Marathon last Monday at the Family Golf Center. Each team member and coach played 100 holes in an effort to raise money for the program. A pair of UMSL Tritons players also recorded hole-in-ones during the event, including freshman Cullen Pearce on his third hole of the day and junior Chase Smith on his seventh hole of the day.

Tennis player earns GLVC accolades for week

Tennis player earns GLVC accolades for week

Coming off a stellar week of singles and doubles play, University of Missouri–St. Louis sophomore Louisa Werner was named the Great Lakes Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week last week. Werner guided the UMSL Tritons at the Principia Tournament March 2-3 in Elsah, Ill., by going 2-0 at No. 1 singles and 2-0 at No. 1 doubles. Werner dropped just seven games throughout the entire tournament.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 6-12

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for March 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.

GLVC honors 2 women’s basketball players

GLVC honors 2 women’s basketball players

Senior guard Caitlyn Moody of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s basketball team has been named to the Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team, while junior forward Devonna Smith has been selected to the league’s All-Defensive Team.

GLVC honors 2 women’s basketball players

GLVC honors 4 men’s basketball players, head coach

Senior guard Troy Long of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team has been named to the Great Lakes Valley Conference First Team, while junior guard Joshua McCoy and junior forward Charlie Woods were selected to the league’s second team. Additionally, senior guard Justin Hightower was tabbed to the All-Defensive Team, while head coach Steve Tappmeyer took home co-GLVC Coach of the Year Honors.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 28-March 5

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 28-March 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.

Student Life offering UMSL Tritons road trip to Springfield

Student Life offering UMSL Tritons road trip to Springfield

The Office of Student Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is offering students, faculty and staff the opportunity to see the UMSL Tritons men’s basketball team in quarterfinal round action of the 2012 SCHEELS Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Championship Friday (March 2) in Springfield, Ill.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 21-27

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 21-27

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 packs stands, men claim first, women tourney bound

UMSL packs stands, men claim first, women tourney bound

With only a fraction of a second left in the game, senior Troy Long netted a short baseline jumper to give the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team a win last week during fan-favorite Pack the Stands night.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 14-20

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 14-20

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 April 17-23

GLVC coaches pick softball team to finish first in 2012

In 2011, the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team captured a Great Lakes Valley Conference crown with a 20-5 league record. The GLVC head coaches recently predicted an encore performance for UMSL in 2012. The league’s 16 head coaches picked UMSL Tritons to win the GLVC West Division this season.

Eye on UMSL: Swish!

Eye on UMSL: Swish!

UMSL senior Justin Hightower follows through on his free throw in the second half of the Tritons last second 58-56...