Athletics

The Athletic Department of St. Louis College of Pharmacy offers a variety of athletic activities designed to meet the interests and needs of students, faculty and staff.

At the intercollegiate level, student athletes compete in NAIA  men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's track and field, women’s volleyball, and women's softball.

The College's intramural program and club sports provide an outlet for those looking to engage in competitive sports without a large time commitment. A free fitness incentive program awards participants for establishing and maintaining exercise habits.

The Fitness Center on campus includes basketball/volleyball courts, free weights, weight machines and a variety of cardiovascular fitness machines. Membership is included in tuition costs.

 

News from the Pillbox

STLCOP Honors David Baker for All-American Title

On Monday, April 30, students, faculty, staff, friends, and the St. Louis media convened in the St. Louis College of Pharmacy gym, known as the Pillbox, to honor David Baker as an All-American.

Men’s Track Team is KIAC Runner-Up; Women Take Third

At the 2012 KIAC championships, Eutectics Head Coach David Baker was named KIAC Men’s Coach of the Year, Alec Daily was named KIAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Year, and the Euts came home with nine individual event champions and 24 all-conference performances. Click here to read more.

Shawn Menckowski Named All-Conference for Men’s Basketball

Third-year guard Shawn Menckowski was named to the KIAC All-Conference team for his outstanding performance this season.

Athletes Honored at Annual STLCOP Athletic Awards Banquet

Athletes Receive Awards at Athletic Banquet

On Sunday, April 1, the STLCOP Athletic Department hosted a banquet in the Carlisle rooms for the 77 varsity athletes who represent STLCOP through intercollegiate competition. After a luncheon, coaches talked about their teams' seasons and presented varsity awards as well as special team awards. (Sports that are currently in season, 2012 men's and women's track and field and 2012 men's tennis, will receive their awards at a later date.)

President Pieper presented a new award entitled the President's Student Athlete Leadership Award to seniors David Baker, Alec Daily, and Megan Rogers. Dr. Peter Hurd, STLCOP's Faculty Athletic Representative, distributed STLCOP scholar-athlete awards to 41 athletes, while seven athletes received the prestigious NAIA All-America Scholar-Athlete award: David Baker, Silvio Flaim, Jake Gendron, Sarju Panchal, Kelly Plach, Kristin Hagan, and Karen Obermann.

Below is a list of the special team award recipients.

2011 Men’s Track & Field: Distance Runner of the Year – Amr Abualnadi & David Baker Sprinter of the Year – Alec Daily Field Athlete of the Year – Alec Daily   2011 Women’s Track & Field: Sprinter of the Year – Suong Nguyen Field Athlete of the Year – Amber Crites   2011 Women's Volleyball: MVP - Kaitlyn LaBoube Leadership Award - Kelly Plach Most Improved - Lindsey Becker Coaches' Award - Kelsey Toler   2011 Men's Cross Country: MVR - Matt McKenzie Blood, Sweat & Tears Award - James Lidy   2011 Women's Cross Country: MVR - Megan Rogers Blood, Sweat & Tears Award - Mara Hofherr   2011 Women's Tennis: Singles Player of the Year - Carmen Stach Double Team of the Year - Georgiana Boeckmann & Jiyoon Lee Coaches' Award - Georgiana Boeckmann   2011-12 Women's Basketball: MVP - Heather Cohen Offensive Player of the Year - Molly Hood Defensive Player of the Year - Courtney Darrah Leadership Award - Morgan Ciota   2011-12 Men’s Basketball: Most Valuable Player – Shawn Menckowski Offensive Player of the Year – Shawn Menckowski Defensive Player of the Year – Luke O’Brien Ironman Award – Nick Kovarik & Alec Daily Outstanding Achievement Award – Adam Thalla