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CHAMPIONS! Rattlers Rally for Regional Crown

Eleven years ago, St. Mary's head baseball coach Charlie Migl won a national championship with his son, Tyler, in the stands. Now, the Rattlers' iconic coach is on his way back to the NCAA Division II National Championship series with his son playing a primary role on the field. Read full story

Severns' Gem Leaves Rattlers on the Doorstep

With 123 pitches under his brim, St. Mary's pitcher Skye Severns was asked if he could pitch into extra innings if needed Saturday. Read full story

Comeback Kids: Rattlers Get Walk-off Win

Billy the Kid struck again Saturday, and so did the rest of the Rattlers' comeback kids. Read full story

Richard's Blast Fuels Stirring Comeback Win

Creating a makeshift fishing pole out of a baseball bat and some twine, St. Mary's redshirt Kevin O'Rourke stood in the dugout in the ninth inning of a tied game "fishing for runs" Friday. Read full story

Seniors Raygoza, McElroy Put Rattlers on the Cusp

A game, a season and their careers were on the line. Read full story

Softball's Vidrine Named NFCA All-Region

As a freshman, nothing is more valuable than recognition. And St. Mary's freshman Taylor Vidrine has received just that from the NFCA. Read full story

Four Rattlers Earn Daktronics All-Region Honors

St. Mary's ace Carl O'Neal has headlined another All Region list, this time being named the 2012 Daktronics All South Central Region Pitcher of the Year. Read full story

O'Neal, Charlie Migl Highlight NCBWA Award Winners

The Rattlers got extra motivation for this weekend's South Central Regional Tournament, as three players and their head coach were selected for the 2012 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All Central Regional Team. Read full story

Rattler Bats Explode for Comeback Win at Regionals

Earning a comeback bid in the first round of the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Tournament, St. Mary's erased a three run deficit to top Texas A&M Kingsville on Thursday. Read full story

Follow the Rattlers' Every Move at Regionals

The No. 2 nationally ranked St. Mary's Rattlers' baseball team is ready to continue its quest for a national title, and you can keep tabs on them at this week's regional tournament. Read full story

School of Law Graduation Held May 19

St. Mary’s University School of Law held its Spring Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 19, 2012. 284 students graduated and the commencement speaker was the Hon. Nelson Wolff (J.D. '66), Bexar County Judge. During the ceremony, the School of Law honored St. Mary's University President Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D., with the St. Thomas More Award; Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez (J.D. '72) with the Lifetime Achievement Award; and the Hon. Pamela A. Mathy, United States District Court, Western District of Texas, with the Rosewood Gavel Award. Read full story

St. Mary's Now Offering Values–Driven M.B.A.

St. Mary’s University has unveiled its retooled Masters of Business Administration Program, which specializes in a professional education that prepares graduates to succeed with a foundation of strong ethics and socially responsible business practices. The program, now known as the Greehey M.B.A., it is an 18–month, cohort–based program that incorporates advanced graduate–level academic preparation with a special emphasis on ethical leadership, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and social entrepreneurship topics that have become hallmarks of St. Mary’s University and the Bill Greehey School of Business. Read full story

Heartland Champs! Severns Carries Rattlers

A scattered out stadium during the final elimination round of the Heartland Conference Baseball Tournament left a lone St. Mary's Rattler easy to spot as he eyed all of his potential contenders late into the evening hours. Read full story

Solis' Gem Puts Rattlers in Heartland Title Game

With a focus on going the distance in order to reserve the Rattlers' bullpen, Rattler ace Rene Solis winded up with his usual fierceness to clinch a complete game shutout of Newman on Saturday. Read full story

Baseball Takes Home 14 All–Conference Awards

St. Mary's, the No. 1 ranked team in the Heartland Conference, raked in 14 total awards, including four First Team All Conference selections and the Pitcher of the Year, Carl O'Neal. Read full story

Mooch's Blast, Strong Pitching Propel Rattlers

The Rattlers took their first victory in the Heartland Conference Baseball Tournament over the University of Arkansas Fort Smith in style on Friday. Read full story

St. Louis Hall Preservation Project Unveiled

St. Mary’s University unveiled the results of a $6.1 million preservation project recently completed on historic St. Louis Hall during a rededication ceremony Friday, May 11, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. The project included improvements in safety, energy efficiency, functionality and appearance. While the 118–year–old building has been renovated numerous times in its storied history, this project sought to both update important systems—including the addition of a modern fire detection, alarm and sprinkler system, as well as new lighting, electrical and heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems—and return the building to its original condition. Read full story

Washed Out: Opening Day of Tournament Canceled

Heavy rains swept through the area Thursday morning and are not expected to let up the rest of the day, forcing officials to cancel the two first round games slated for Thursday. Read full story

Perez, Solis Semifinalists for Tino Martinez Award

The top ranked St. Mary's baseball team has two semifinalists for the 2012 Tino Martinez Award. Read full story

Softball's Brittain Named Daktronics All–Region

Emily Brittain has won plenty of Heartland Conference awards, but even this honor is new to St. Mary's decorated young pitcher. Read full story

O'Neal Chosen to Academic All–District Team

Carl O'Neal's athletic accomplishments are pretty well documented around these parts. But what you might not know is that the St. Mary's ace is just as distinguished in the classroom. Read full story

Proske, Marczewski Voted Rattler Athletes of Year

Two St. Mary's athletes have received honors for their abilities, and this time it comes from one of the most important panels, their peers. Read full story

St. Mary's to Host Heartland Tournament at UIW

The No. 1 ranked St. Mary's Rattlers will try to defend their Heartland Conference postseason championship at a home away from home. Read full story

Baseball Game Against UIW Canceled

Tuesday's St. Mary's baseball game against crosstown rival Incarnate Word has been canceled. Read full story

Richard Named Heartland's Hitter of the Week

Billy Richard has been named the Heartland Conference Hitter of the Week, the league announced Monday. Read full story



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