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Hilltop Views
The Student News Site of St. Edward's University

Hilltop Views
Bailey Featherstone (21) and J.P. (1) celebrate a basket against Colorado School of Mines. Featherstone and J.P. were both named to last year’s Lone Star Conference All-Freshman Team.

Home sweet hilltop for women’s basketball, wins second game of home opener weekend 71-51

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
November 13, 2024
The 2016-17 women's basketball team celebrate their Heartland Conference championship. The season marked the best program record in the Heartland Conference and NCAA DII era, ending with a 20-9 overall and 10-1 at home. Head coach J.J. Riehl (second on the right) still holds the position and now works alongside Khiani Clark (center, back row) and Shakera Barnes (second to the left, middle row).

The St. Edward’s women’s basketball and volleyball programs celebrate their 50th season on the hilltop

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
Junior Jayden Johnston makes his way between his teammates as the starting five for the Hilltoppers is announced. Johnston, who just finished his first regular season at St. Edward’s, finished the season in style as the highest scorer of the night with 21 total points.

Men’s basketball finishes regular season with excellence, wins Battle of the Saints 94-68 on senior day

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Freshman JP goes up for a lay-up against St Mary’s University. She led the Hilltoppers in points and assists per game this season, averaging 14.6 and 3.5.

Women’s basketball splits Battle of the Saints, drops season finale at home

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
St. Edward’s Head Coach Andre Cook led his team in the huddle. Cook was named D2 Coach of the Week by HoopDirt.com.

Men’s basketball team bolsters NCAA regional résumé with signature win over Lubbock Christian University

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Ainsley Thunell takes a shot against Lubbock Christian. Thunell set a new career high with 15 points. Thunell and Janiah Perkins were leading scorers for St. Edward’s.

SEU Women’s basketball upset bid against Lubbock Christian falls short

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Junior guard Jayden Johnston prepares to attempt a three-pointer. Sophomore center Sean Elkinton blocks the Dustdevils' defense to leave him open to shoot. Johnston had a total of eight points and four rebounds.

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball earns hard-fought victory against Texas A&M International University

Max Hoelker, Copy Editor
February 5, 2024
Ruffus-Milner shows dominance in the paint, forcing contact against the Dustdevils' pressuring defense. She was responsible for six of the Hilltoppers' 22 points in the first quarter and was persistent both defensively and offensively, accounting for four total rebounds.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball falls short 74-92 to TAMIU on National Women in Sports Day

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
SEU player Bailey Featherstone attempts to score while surrounded by three TLU players.

Women’s basketball home opener makes history for Division III opponents

Jack Connolly, Staff Writer
November 22, 2023
Hilltopper Gavino Ramos rushes toward the hoop from the top of the key, juking one St. Francis player. Two more defenders enter from the sides to try and stop the St. Edward's from scoring.

Men’s basketball claims another victory against St. Francis 72-63

Alec Campa
November 22, 2023
Elkinton demonstrates his offensive skills going for the basket against the pressuring defense from Longhorn forward Brock Cunningham.

Men’s basketball showcases talent, composure, up by seven at halftime in exhibition game against UT

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
SEU men's basketball player Gavino Ramos travels the court with possession of the ball. UT Dallas Comets players scramble to apply defense.

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball wins first exhibition game 128-53

Hailey Womack, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
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