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The Saint Louis University baseball team showed off its dance moves during a halftime show

(Chesterton, Eric)
By Eric Chesterton

Performing during a halftime show at a basketball game is a tough job. Most potential viewers are likely using the break in the game to go to the bathroom or grab a snack. Everyone else just wants the game to start again.
But, the Saint Louis University baseball players aren't your standard-issue jugglers, acrobats or frisbee-catching dogs. They totally stole the show when they took the court at halftime when the Billikens hosted Fordham on Saturday:

In addition to possessing enormous entertainment value, their dancing likely has at least two baseball-related benefits. That emphasis on footwork will definitely pay dividends on the field and in the batters' box. Plus, the experience of trying something new together should help the team connect in advance of the regular season.

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