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I cover St. Louis City SC and St. Louis University for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. And sometimes the Blues and the Cardinals. And sometimes other things.
When Blues went up 5-1, Nashville's chance of winning at moneypuck.com was 0.02%
February 3, 2026 at 3:38 AM
When Blues went up 5-1, Nashville's chance of winning at moneypuck.com was 0.02%
Polvara talks about playing center back, Wallem talks about playing anywhere, Damet talks about everybody on the team learning as City SC camp moves to California for two weeks www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
As St. Louis City SC moves to next phase of camp, some lessons loom large for newcomers
Newcomer Dante Polvera has a lot to learn about playing center back, but St. Louis City SC coach Yoann Damet says it's OK, everybody here is still learning
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February 3, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Polvara talks about playing center back, Wallem talks about playing anywhere, Damet talks about everybody on the team learning as City SC camp moves to California for two weeks www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
Hochman on the role the sousaphone plays in SLU's basketball success www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
Hochman: SLU basketball's X-factor? The band’s sousaphone in ‘When You Say Bud’
The No. 21 St. Louis University Billikens are known for their shooting and their sousaphone — in the pep band, sophomore Grace Walter plays some key notes during games.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Hochman on the role the sousaphone plays in SLU's basketball success www.stltoday.com/sports/colum...
Serious on the court, but fun everywhere else is the game plan for SLU. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...
Coach's bartending reflects attitude: SLU should enjoy success after hard work
"I never want this to feel like drudgery," says Schertz, who was tending bar at Humphrey's after SLU's big win on Friday against Dayton.
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February 2, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Serious on the court, but fun everywhere else is the game plan for SLU. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...
Trey Green is your A-10 basketball player of the week. Two 23-point games will do that.
February 2, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Trey Green is your A-10 basketball player of the week. Two 23-point games will do that.
Two new trialists with City SC are Harrison Bertos from University of Washington and Sidney Paris from Wake Forest. Both are defenders
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Two new trialists with City SC are Harrison Bertos from University of Washington and Sidney Paris from Wake Forest. Both are defenders
Robbie Avila missed practice today for SLU, the latest player to come down with whatever's been making the rounds of the team. Schertz optimistic that he'll be feeling better by Tuesday when SLU plays Davidson, but also making plans in case he isn't.
February 1, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Robbie Avila missed practice today for SLU, the latest player to come down with whatever's been making the rounds of the team. Schertz optimistic that he'll be feeling better by Tuesday when SLU plays Davidson, but also making plans in case he isn't.
George Mason trailed pretty much the entire game but thanks to some bad free throw shooting by St. Bonaventure pulled ahead with about 30 seconds to go as Mason closed with a 17-4 run to win 77-73.
Top of the A-10 standings:
SLU 9-0
Mason 8-1
VCU 7-2
St. Joseph's 6-3
Dayton, Davidson 5-4
Top of the A-10 standings:
SLU 9-0
Mason 8-1
VCU 7-2
St. Joseph's 6-3
Dayton, Davidson 5-4
February 1, 2026 at 1:49 AM
George Mason trailed pretty much the entire game but thanks to some bad free throw shooting by St. Bonaventure pulled ahead with about 30 seconds to go as Mason closed with a 17-4 run to win 77-73.
Top of the A-10 standings:
SLU 9-0
Mason 8-1
VCU 7-2
St. Joseph's 6-3
Dayton, Davidson 5-4
Top of the A-10 standings:
SLU 9-0
Mason 8-1
VCU 7-2
St. Joseph's 6-3
Dayton, Davidson 5-4
George Washington, playing without an injured Rafael Castro, falls to Fordham 79-65. Fourth place in the A-10 is going to be really up for grabs. Right now, it's St. Joseph's, which will be 6-3 assuming it doesn't play a 16-point lead over La Salle
January 31, 2026 at 9:09 PM
George Washington, playing without an injured Rafael Castro, falls to Fordham 79-65. Fourth place in the A-10 is going to be really up for grabs. Right now, it's St. Joseph's, which will be 6-3 assuming it doesn't play a 16-point lead over La Salle
Couldn't fit this in the already long City story, but asked Wray about negotiating with Lutz Pfannenstiel about getting Polvara from Aberdeen: "It was pretty straightforward, very easy business on both sides. I think he would say he was a big help explaining to Dante and his fiancee about ... 1/2
January 31, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Couldn't fit this in the already long City story, but asked Wray about negotiating with Lutz Pfannenstiel about getting Polvara from Aberdeen: "It was pretty straightforward, very easy business on both sides. I think he would say he was a big help explaining to Dante and his fiancee about ... 1/2
If I'm not mistaken, SLU's projected record at kenpom.com was 28-3 and 16-2, but now it's up to 29-2 and 17-1, with a 23.3% chance of an unbeaten A-10 record. The back half of SLU's A-10 schedule, with road games at Mason, Dayton, Rhode Island and Davidson, will be challenging
January 31, 2026 at 4:14 PM
If I'm not mistaken, SLU's projected record at kenpom.com was 28-3 and 16-2, but now it's up to 29-2 and 17-1, with a 23.3% chance of an unbeaten A-10 record. The back half of SLU's A-10 schedule, with road games at Mason, Dayton, Rhode Island and Davidson, will be challenging
And ICYMI from yesterday, I talked to Corey Wray about his club's many moves this week, what they all mean and what's next. Newsy nuggets galore in this story www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
St. Louis City SC sporting director finishes a busy personnel week, says there's more to do
In the span of four days, St. Louis City SC announced three player acquisitions and one major trade, and sporting director Corey Wray is working on more
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January 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM
And ICYMI from yesterday, I talked to Corey Wray about his club's many moves this week, what they all mean and what's next. Newsy nuggets galore in this story www.stltoday.com/sports/profe...
Don't have CBS Sports Network and want to see what last night looked like? Were there and want to relive the memories? Just like good photography? Here you go. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...
Photos: No. 21 SLU routs Dayton 102-71 for 15th straight win
St. Louis University men's basketball handily beat the University of Dayton in a big A-10 conference 102-71 for their 15th win on Friday night at Chaifetz Arena.
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January 31, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Don't have CBS Sports Network and want to see what last night looked like? Were there and want to relive the memories? Just like good photography? Here you go. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...
As has often been the case for SLU, it had a hard time against one opponent and then took it out on the next one. The final gamer, with reaction from Green, Jones and Schertz. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...
And the streak goes on: No. 21 SLU manhandles Dayton 102-71 for 15th straight win
In front of a sellout crowd at Chaifetz Arena, No. 21 SLU took it to one of its oldest rivals, routing Dayton 102-71 for its 15th win in a row
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January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
As has often been the case for SLU, it had a hard time against one opponent and then took it out on the next one. The final gamer, with reaction from Green, Jones and Schertz. www.stltoday.com/sports/colle...
SLU wins 102-71
January 31, 2026 at 3:01 AM
SLU wins 102-71
SLU up 79-53 with Thames going to the line for 2 with 7:27 to play. Green with 7 3's, 23 points. SLU has made 7 of 10 3's in this half
January 31, 2026 at 2:42 AM
SLU up 79-53 with Thames going to the line for 2 with 7:27 to play. Green with 7 3's, 23 points. SLU has made 7 of 10 3's in this half
Dayton cut SLU's lead to 10, but now it's back to 20 at 68-48 with 11:03 to go. Green with 20 (I think; stat monitor is down)
January 31, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Dayton cut SLU's lead to 10, but now it's back to 20 at 68-48 with 11:03 to go. Green with 20 (I think; stat monitor is down)
Dayton cut SLU's lead to 10, but then baskets by McCottry and Jones (a 3) have it back to 56-41 with 14:34 to go
January 31, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Dayton cut SLU's lead to 10, but then baskets by McCottry and Jones (a 3) have it back to 56-41 with 14:34 to go
A 6-0 run for Dayton and Schertz calls time with 17:25 to go in second, SLU up 51-39.
January 31, 2026 at 2:17 AM
A 6-0 run for Dayton and Schertz calls time with 17:25 to go in second, SLU up 51-39.
At the half, SLU 46, Dayton 29. SLU doing fine, shooting 63%, when they can shoot, but 11 turnovers, with 7 in the last 7:50. Green with 14, Jones with 12 (5 for 5 at the line).
January 31, 2026 at 1:59 AM
At the half, SLU 46, Dayton 29. SLU doing fine, shooting 63%, when they can shoot, but 11 turnovers, with 7 in the last 7:50. Green with 14, Jones with 12 (5 for 5 at the line).
SLU with a 10-0 run to go up 42-18 and Dayton calls time again with 4:02 to go in first. Green with 14
January 31, 2026 at 1:44 AM
SLU with a 10-0 run to go up 42-18 and Dayton calls time again with 4:02 to go in first. Green with 14
SLU up 34-18, 7:50 to go in first. SLU shooting 61.9 percent from field, 62.5 on 3's. 100% at the line.
January 31, 2026 at 1:35 AM
SLU up 34-18, 7:50 to go in first. SLU shooting 61.9 percent from field, 62.5 on 3's. 100% at the line.
SLU up 27-11, Dayton calls time with 11:41 to go in first. 12-2 run for Bills. Green with 11 points, 3 of 4 on 3's.
January 31, 2026 at 1:25 AM
SLU up 27-11, Dayton calls time with 11:41 to go in first. 12-2 run for Bills. Green with 11 points, 3 of 4 on 3's.
SLU up 11-3 at first media time out. Dayton with 4 turnovers, SLU with 3
January 31, 2026 at 1:18 AM
SLU up 11-3 at first media time out. Dayton with 4 turnovers, SLU with 3
Usual starting five for SLU: Jones, Green, McCottry, Brown, Avila
January 31, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Usual starting five for SLU: Jones, Green, McCottry, Brown, Avila