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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.

GLVC coaches pick softball team to finish first in 2012

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.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 7-13

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Feb. 7-13

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 Jan. 31-Feb. 6

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Jan. 31-Feb. 6

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 Jan. 24-30

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Jan. 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.