The women’s basketball team continued its dominance on the court after its fourth 38-plus win in eight days. The Saints’ 107-57 win over Texas College moves them to 13-1 overall and 4-0 in the Red River Athletic Conference. Texas College drops to 0-18 overall and 0-7 in conference. Head Coach Christopher Minner said, “I thought we played with good intensity, plus we won the rebounding battle and our energy level stayed the same. Everyone knows we can shoot and press, so the key for us to win is to get those rebounds.” Every player on the Saints squad saw court time, and everyone put points on the board with Bayliss leading at 19 points including 6-of-15 from the field, 5-of-8 from 3-point range and 2-of-2 from the charity stripe. Nashae Owens followed with 16 points, five assists and two steals. Electra Roberts scored 12 points, while Sequestiny O’Neal finished with 10. Ornela Bacchini finished with 14 rebounds and nine points. The team shot 43 percent from the field, 32 percent from 3-point range and 80 percent from the free-throw line. They forced 36 turnovers while committing 22. The Saints will play their next game on the road in Austin tonight. The Saints will take on Huston-Tillotson University at 5:30 p.m. Read full story online.
Author: OLLUNewsletter
OLLU Big Blue Podcast: Coach Sherman talks about adding track and field to his duties
Sports Information Intern Martin Hansson, a senior public relations major, talks with a variety of student athletes at the University to get their take on what’s happening in Saints athletics. The athletes talk about their experiences on the playing field, how they helped their team succeed and a variety of other topics. Martin also partners with Michael Thompson, the Voice of the Saints, to discuss the week’s competitions. Michael is the play-by-play announcer for Saints basketball and volleyball. We hope you enjoy this week’s version of the OLLU Big Blue Podcast featuring cross-country coach Stephen Sherman, who will add men’s and women’s track and field to his duties. Sherman talks about the process of recruiting for the new teams and how last year’s success with the women’s cross-country team has helped his program. Read full story online.
Women’s soccer signs three freshmen to 2014 squad
The women’s soccer team and Head Coach Arthur Salazar announced the signing of three freshmen to its 2014 squad. Carolina Aguilar from Spring, Texas; Grayson Manfredo from Round Rock, Texas; and Maggie Miller from Manhattan, Kan. signed letters of intent on Monday at the University. The Saints are coming off their best season ever after finishing with a 16-3-1 overall and 6-0 conference record. The team won the Red River Athletic Conference Regular Season and the Conference Tournament for the first time since beginning competition in 2008. The Saints qualified for the NAIA regional tournament, where they lost to Concordia 1-0. At the conclusion of the season, the Saints received a No. 19 ranking in the 2013 NAIA Women’s Soccer Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll. The team will begin its season in August of 2014. Read full story online.
Gear up for the new year
The www.OLLUSaintsGear.com site is offering a 10 percent discount off decals and magnets for a limited time. Fans can click on the site, and select the “Decals Magnets & Auto” category to find a wide variety of decals and magnets featuring various official brand logos. Selections include super large magnets (24 inches wide), metal license plate frames in chrome and small decals (six inches wide). All make excellent gifts for Saints fans of all ages.
Deadline to apply for spring commencement is Jan. 24
Students who plan to graduate at the end of the spring semester and take part in the May commencement ceremonies must apply for graduation by Jan. 24 with the Registrar’s Office. Visit the Registrar’s webpage or stop by the office in the Walter Center.
Attend a forum on Catholic identity
Students are invited to attend a forum focusing on OLLU’s Catholic identity. The session will be held
Tuesday, March 25
3:30-5 p.m.
Providence Hall, West Social Room
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to rchavez@ollusa.edu or contact her at ext. 2193.
Attend a forum on Catholic identity
Faculty and staff are invited to attend one of the following upcoming forums focusing on OLLU’s Catholic identity. The sessions will be held
Friday, Feb. 7
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Providence Hall, West Social Room
Thursday, April 3
3-4:30 p.m.
Main Building, Room 311.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP at www.ollusa.edu/catholicidentity.
Inaugural BLUE OUT to take place at Friday’s basketball games
The University will hold its Inaugural BLUE OUT on Friday beginning at 5 p.m. to promote the women’s and men’s basketball games against Jarvis Christian College. Free limited edition t-shirts will be given out to those who come to the women’s game, which takes place at 5:30 p.m., while supplies last. During the women’s game, attendees will have the opportunity to win a Kindle Fire, Saints Basket and various gift cards. During the men’s game, which begins at 7:30 p.m., fans will have the chance to win an iPad Mini, a Fit Bit Wrist Band and various gift cards. In addition, one student with the most spirit (both games) will win a $50 movie pack. One student group with the most spirit (both games) will win a pizza party. Winners must be present at both games and will be announced at end of men’s game. Students and groups must register by Wednesday with Liz Longoria at elongoria@ollusa.edu to participate. Reminder that all students, staff and faculty must show their ID to get free admission to the games. Admission for children, 7-17, is $3 and for alumni and adults, 18-older, is $5.
Join OLLU during the Martin Luther King Jr. March on Monday
The OLLU community is invited to participate in one of the country’s largest Martin Luther King Jr. marches, Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in front of the MLK Academy. San Antonio’s annual MLK March is organized by the MLK, Jr. Commission to pay tribute to Dr. King. It is the conclusion of a week of educational, inspirational and celebratory events across the city known as “DreamWeek.”
For those who wish to attend, a bus is being provided by the Institutional Advancement Office to transport people from OLLU to the beginning of the route and back to OLLU after the March. The bus will hold 32 people, and is first come, first served. The bus will be at OLLU at 8:30 a.m. and will return at 1:30 p.m.
To sign up to ride the bus, visit the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism (CSLV) in the Worden School, Room 23. If there is not enough room on the bus for everyone who wishes to attend, there will also be carpooling available at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Worden School. Those who wish to meet at the March can look for the OLLU banner at the beginning of the route at 9:30 a.m.
Students who participate in the March can earn service hours through the CSLV. Hours will begin at 10 a.m. and run through the end of the March (approximately 2.25 hours).
HALO students can earn three HALO points for participating in the March.
For more information, contact the vOLLUnteer Unity Council at 210-431-3990 or vuc@ollusa.edu.
OLLU’s participation in the March is sponsored by the vOLLUnteer Unity Council, the Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism, the Center for Women in Church and Society and the Worden Social Work Organization.
Help OLLU improve ‘Best of the West,’ enter to win $50 gift certificate
“Best of the West,” OLLU’s official Fiesta® event, is entering its third year and the Institutional Advancement Office would like to hear from the OLLU community to help make this year’s event the best so far. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to take this survey to provide their feedback on the event.
Once the survey is completed, participants will have the opportunity to submit their name and contact information for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate for OLLUSaintsGear.com where they can order a variety of apparel, spirit and decorative items branded with the OLLU or Saints logo.
This year’s “Best of the West” event is scheduled to take place on campus April 5, 2014.