While SIUE's move to Division I was made official in June, the SIUE basketball program removed any doubt of the university's status with the release of the 2008-09 schedule. During the upcoming season, the Cougars pay visits to multiple major D-I programs as well take part in the ESPN sponsored Charleston Classic Tournament.… 1 Comment

SIUE began their Division I season 1-1 last weekend at the Drake Classic in Des Moines, Iowa. In the season opener Saturday against Missouri State University, SIUE grabbed a 1- 0 victory thanks to the eventual game-winning goal from senior mid-fielder Bob Ridder.… Post the First Comment

A rough overtime loss closed out this weekend for the SIUE women's soccer team. The first of two games in Ohio resulted in a 2-0 loss to Akron. SIUE women's soccer Head Coach Derek Burton said it was not their best performance but the effort was there. Kaci Backs, senior goalkeeper, had six saves on the game, but Akron kept pounding the net out-shooting the Cougars 18-4.… Post the First Comment

Coming into the Lady Gov's classic in Clarksville, Tenn. this past weekend, SIUE Head Volleyball Coach Todd Gober was unsure how his team would fair against the competition. Gober got the answer he was looking for, as the Cougars put up a strong showing against two Ohio Valley Conference foes, defeating the University of Tennessee at Martin 21-25, 25-11, 25-21 25-20, while falling in the tournament opener Friday at the hands of Austin Peay State University 23-25, 23-25, 15-25.… Post the First Comment