Belles Grounded by No. 6/3 Flying Dutch HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's basketball team had trouble trying to match the offensive firepower of No. 6/3 (USA Today/d3hoops.com) Hope as the Flying Dutch claimed the 87-41 win on Wednesday night. Belles Drop Opener to Pilots on Last-Minute Goal MISHAWAKA, Ind. - The Saint Mary's soccer team looked as though they were headed to overtime on a hot Friday night at Bethel until the host Pilots struck in the 90th minute for the lone goal of the game. Belles Swept by Vikings CHICAGO, Ill. - The Saint Mary's softball team fell in both ends of a doubleheader against North Park University by 1-0 and 6-3 scores on Sunday. Belles Downed by No. 2 Warhawks to Open Season DE PERE, Wis. - The Saint Mary's basketball team had a tall order to open the season when they faced off against 2013 National Runner-Up UW-Whitewater. Economics Professor on Whether Economy is Improving (Fox 28) Do you feel like the economy is headed in the right direction? Richard Measell, assistant professor of economics, says there are some good signs out there, like the stock market at record highs, auto sales doing well, and improvements in the housing market. But it's not time to celebrate yet. He says people are still being cautious when it comes to spending. Belles Fall in Florida Finale SANLANDO, Fla. - The Saint Mary's tennis team concluded their trip to Florida with a tough 6-3 loss to Haverford on Friday. Belles Edge Cougars NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's tennis team earned a 5-4 win over the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) on Friday night at the Eck Tennis Pavilion. Second-Half Run Pushes Thunder Past Belles WHEATON, Ill. - The host Thunder out-scored Saint Mary's by 20 points in the second half as the Belles lost 74-51 on day two of the Beth Baker Classic on Saturday. Schneider and Hecklinski Named All-MIAA ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Saint Mary's volleyball players Kati Schneider and Katie Hecklinski were both named All-MIAA as voted upon by league coaches this weekend. For the second straight year, Schneider was tabbed as an All-MIAA First Team honoree while Hecklinski earned a spot on the All-MIAA Second Team.