ST. LOUIS -- At Rick Majerus' final stop, the lone concession to the coach's health woes were the footstools stationed at each corner of the practice court. Close by anytime he needed a breather.
LOUIS -- Dwayne Evans wanted to honor Rick Majerus with a win less than 24 hours after the former coach's death. Evans scored 17 points and Jordair Jett added 14 points to lead Saint Louis to a 62-49 victory over Valparaiso on Sunday. Mike McCall Jr.
Majerus was undergoing evaluation and treatment in California for the ongoing heart trouble and the school announced he was on leave in late August.
Rick Majerus was remembered Sunday with admiration for his coaching ability and affection for the relationship he had with his players. Majerus, 64, died Saturday night of heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital. A driven winner, his health betrayed
Majerus was undergoing evaluation and treatment in California for the ongoing heart trouble and the school announced he was on leave in late August.
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