Feature Fridays
Feature Friday's are a series of interviews produced by the SLIAC in order to show what it means to be an NCAA Division III Student-Athlete. The goal is to give fans a better look at the life of our student-athletes and to get to know them outside of the athletic world.
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2017-18 Season
2018-19 Season
2019-20 Season
| SLIAC 30 for 30: A Special Day at Iowa Wesleyan | |
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Our SLIAC 30 for 30 is a series that highlights the past, present, and future of the SLIAC. In today's video, we take a look at the Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) and how they make a difference from their community and campus to helping shape the games they play. |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: A Special Day at Iowa Wesleyan | |
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The SLIAC 30 for 30 series highlights stories from around the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference that show what it means to be a member of the conference. This week's story we take a look at a very special weekend each year for Iowa Wesleyan University; when they host the Southeast Iowa Special Olympics. |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Michael LeVan | |
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Michael LeVan is arguably the greatest men's tennis player in St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference history. A three-time SLIAC Player of the Year, he was undefeated in singles competition during conference play and finished with a 48-18 overall record. In this week's SLIAC 30 for 30 we talk with LeVan and his journey from Principia College, to junior college, a Division I school, and back to Principia. |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Jeff Lane | |
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In sports, team and family are synonymous. In this week's SLIAC 30 for 30 we sat down with former MacMurray College baseball player Jeff Lane; who traded in his Highlander uniform for a park ranger uniform and take a look at his new teammates that are helping him go to bat against ALS.....MORE |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Building for the Future | |
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From new fields and locker rooms to upgraded fitness centers and arenas, members of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference continue to improve their facilities not only for the student-athletes but for the campus as a whole and their community. In this week's SLIAC 30 for 30 video we take a look at some of the recent improvements around the league and why they play a key role for athletics, the schools, and their communities. |
| SLIAC Women's Basketball Championship | |
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The Webster University Gorloks gave their fans a celebration, winning the 2020 SLIAC Tournament in front of the home crowd to advance to the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. |
| SLIAC Men's Basketball Championship | |
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Webster University made it a sweep of the regular season and tournament championships, defeating Greenville in the championship game. |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Lee McKinney | |
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When one thinks of Fontbonne University athletics, the first name to come to mind is Lee McKinney. McKinney served as the athletic director and head men's basketball coach for the Griffins, finishing as the program's all-time wins leader. He was instrumental in not only helping grow Fontbonne University but also in the formation of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. His values on and off the court remain alive today in the form of the SLIAC Distinguished Service Award. As a part of the SLIAC 30 for 30 series celebrating the conference's 30th anniversary; here is Lee McKinney's story. |
| SLIAC Speaker Series: Mental Health | |
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One of the biggest issues facing collegiate students today is mental health. The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference was proud to bring in Dr. Dwan Graff-Haight to speak to students from the conference member schools about how best to understand and handle stress. |
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SLIAC 30 for 30: Wylie Mangelsdorf; Smile While You Run |
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In this week's SLIAC 30 for 30 we talk to former Principia College cross country and track and field competitor, Wylie Mangelsdorf. Wylie was one of the most decorated runners in SLIAC history and holds the highest individual finish (5th place) by a SLIAC competitor at the Cross Country NCAA Division III National Championship. He was inducted into the SLIAC Hall of Fame in 2019. |
| SLIAC Volleyball Championship | |
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Westminster College won its first St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament for the first time since 1998, earning a bid into the 2019 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship. |
| SLIAC Women's Soccer Championship | |
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The Webster University women's soccer team notched their 10th St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship in program history, setting a new conference high for tournament titles; breaking a tie with Principia College who has nine. |
| SLIAC Men's Soccer Championship | |
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For the first time since 2007, Principia College claimed the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Tournament title and earned a berth into the NCAA Division III Championship. |
| SLIAC Women's Cross Country Championship | |
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Webster University won its 3rd straight St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Cross Country Championship. |
| SLIAC Men's Cross Country Championship | |
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Greenville University captured the 2019 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Championship for a 4th straight season. |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Blackburn, A Work College | |
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Blackburn College is one of just eight schools in the country to utilize a student work program and the only one that is run by their students. Located in Carlinville, Illinois, Blackburn College moved to this unique format in 1913 to help attract students from rural areas and allow them to receive a higher education, offsetting costs, while also gaining real-world work experiences to prepare them for their graduation. This week we talked with Angie Morenz, the Dean of the Work Program at Blackburn College, and a Blackburn alum |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: History of SLIAC Mascots | |
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Any fan of collegiate athletics knows the importance of their team colors and have an affection for their school mascot. But did you know that your school logos have changed over the years, some with even knew mascot names? Here is a look back at the history of our league member mascots |
| SLIAC Women's Golf Championship | |
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On Tuesday afternoon the Grinnell College Pioneers claimed the 2019 St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Golf Championship in their first season as members of the league. Grinnell went wire to wire for the title, posting a new SLIAC Championship record with a team score of 651, besting the previous mark by 19 strokes |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Then and Now, From 1989 to 2019 | |
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This week's SLIAC 30 for 30 video is all about then and now. Here is a look at what was happening when the SLIAC was formed in 1989 and how it is today in 2019. |
| SLIAC 30 for 30: Celebrating 30 Years | |
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The SLIAC would like to thank all of the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and fans that have built the conference and continue to follow us! |