The St. Louis U. soccer team is still alive in the NCAA Tournament. The Billikens slipped past Binghamton 1-0 in overtime on Wednesday in a second-round match. SLU outshot the Bearcats 19-2, but failed to score until overtime. Vedad Ibisevic scored 6 minutes into the extra period to send the Billikens to the third round. The loss ended Binghamton’s 14-match unbeaten streak. SLU will host Washington in a third-round match Sunday at 1:00.
Missouri Senior RX Prescription Drug Program To Remain
November 26, 2003 By
Missouri’s Senior RX Program, which offers discounts on prescription drugs for senior citizens, will remain – even though the federal Medicare drug prescription drug benefit has been approved. Lieutenant Governor Joe Maxwell, the state’s advocate for the elderly, says when the Senior RX Program was created, plans called for it to remain in place once a federal program came along. The Legislature will be asked to approve a proposal to have the Senior RX Program fill the so-called donut hole which sees senior citizens with drug bills between $2,250 and $5,000 left covering their own costs. Governor Bob Holden says start up administrative costs to put the federal and state programs together should come to about $30-Million.
Drug Tampering Pharmacist’s Insurance Company Agrees To Pay Victims
November 26, 2003 By
Robert Courtney’s insurance company has agreed to pay his victims $35-Million. Courtney is the former Kansas City druggist who watered down cancer-fighting medications. Courtney’s victims had sued Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, which had argued its coverage did not include criminal conduct. The company says it still holds that position, although it’s agreeing to the settlement instead of facing the uncertainty of a long legal fight. Courtney is in prison.
Blues Beat Bruins in OT
November 26, 2003 By
It was another thrilling win for the Blues on Tuesday. Keith Tkachuk scored the game-tying goal with just 28 seconds to go in regulation. Chris Osgood made a spectacular save in OT, which led to Doug Weight’s winner with just 41 seconds left in the extra period. Quite a finish in a 4-3 overtime win over Boston. Pavol Demitra had a big night, with a goal and two assists. Mark Rycroft also scored for the Blues, recording his first goal of the season. Osgood stopped 24 of Boston’s 27 shots. The Blues play at Tampa Bay on Friday.
SMS Places Third At Guardians Classic
November 26, 2003 By
Southwest Missouri State took home third place in the Guardians Classic. The Bears beat the University of San Francisco 72-51 in the consolation game. A total of 10 Bears scored in the game. Anthony Shavies and Monwell Randle each had 10 points to lead SMS. The Bears shot 48 percent from the field and made 8 of 11 three-point attempts.
