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UMSL Tritons 2018-19 year in review
UMSL Tritons 2018-19 year in review

The Tritons sent four teams to the NCAA Division II Championship, won the Great Lakes Valley Conference title in softball and had 117 individuals receive academic all-conference recognition.

UMSL Tritons 2018-19 year in review

The Tritons sent four teams to the NCAA Division II Championship, won the Great Lakes Valley Conference title in softball and had 117 individuals receive academic all-conference recognition.

UMSL Tritons 2018-19 year in review

The Tritons sent four teams to the NCAA Division II Championship, won the Great Lakes Valley Conference title in softball and had 117 individuals receive academic all-conference recognition.

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UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL Tritons weekly rewind

UMSL overcame a 20-point deficit to win the season opener thanks in part to senior Aareon Smith scoring 13 of 17 points during the Tritons’ second-half comeback.

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

Freshman Alex Stupek had nine hits in four games, including two home runs and a grand slam as the Tritons finished 3-1 for the week.

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

Senior Paul Richmond tallied seven hits to pace the UMSL offense as The Tritons went 2-3 in its first five games.

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

The UMSL Tritons men’s tennis team opened its spring schedule with a 5-4 win over Bellarmine on Sunday morning.

UMSL Tritons week in review

UMSL Tritons week in review

Over six games, in which the Tritons went 5-1, senior Ashleigh King led the team with nine hits, including three doubles, while batting .450.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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 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.