Erik Hall is the digital sports editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Indiana, playing in its 47th tournament, is awaiting the winner. The SLU and Mizzou basketball teams are jockeying for position in various analytics, including the Ken Pomeroy rankings. 47 and SLU at No. Billikens face Boise State to start string of three home nonconference games, Billikens shoot 31% at home in 57-52 loss. WebJavon Pickett matches career-high of 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting in the St. Louis Billikens basketball team's win vs. SIU. ET. Here is a look at Bruce Pearl, the Auburn men's basketball head coach. Its hard to predict but the team has a lot of belief.. Were solid, Kalish said. Javon Pickett matches career-high of 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting in the St. Louis Billikens basketball team's win vs. SIU. His best sequence came in the second half when he found Jimerson with a halfcourt bounce pass for a fastbreak layup. One game doesnt mean weve figured it out, but the numbers were right.. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). You have permission to edit this article. That raises the question how they will fare beyond the arc at Auburn or Iona in December. Saint Louis' Yuri Collins looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There was a problem saving your notification. Billikens advance to second-round game Sunday at Indiana. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken forward Terrence Hargrove elevates for a dunk on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. The St. Louis Billikens and Auburn men's basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a non-conference contest on Sunday, Nov. 27. How to watch St. Louis Billikens vs. Tennessee State University basketball via TV and online live stream plus game time on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. 43 by KenPom as of Thursday. (AP Photo/L.G. David Ragland is the Evansville Aces men's basketball head coach. Bally Sports Midwest/ESPN+ broadcasters are scheduled to be Dan McLaughlin (play-by-play) and Scott Highmark (analyst). WebSt. There were a few minutes left and another media timeout. There was a problem saving your notification. Photo by Jordan Opp, jopp@post-dispatch.com. 19 Auburn and No. Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) is fouled by Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins (3) whiles hooting during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots as Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro, left, and guard Gibson Jimerson (24) try to block the shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Chance Westry (10) shoots over Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) and forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard K.D. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Saint Louis' Yuri Collins, left, and Murray State's Rob Perry (2) reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Billikens face Boise State to start string of three home nonconference games, Billikens shoot 31% at home in 57-52 loss. You have permission to edit this article. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's JaCobi Wood looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. When Hargrove made consecutive 3s, SLU had a lead it wouldnt relinquish. Photo by Jordan Opp, jopp@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University defender Alberto Suarez celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during their A-10 championship match against Loyola-Chicago at Hermann Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Games are being played at Hertz Arena. Some St. Louis fine-dining institutions are aging better than others, Wildwood man beaten to death inside New Orleans hotel room, Former KSDK reporter Abby Llorico reappears on St. Louis TV, BenFred: After beating Astros in bold strike for Contreras, Cardinals should pivot to starter, Talks with All-Star Willson Contreras merge Cardinals need for catcher, wish for offense, Tipsheet: Cardinals move sensibly while Padres keep spending like crazy. Those are reflections of a high-end defense. Louis University forward Brooke Flowers looks to pass over Missouri forward Hayley Frank during a game at Chaifetz Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Last chance! In the case of St. Louis, coach Travis Ford opted for continual challenges throughout November and December for his experienced team. The most important analytics are the NCAAs NET rankings, which play a role in NCAA Tournament seeding, and those will debut Monday. As SLU padded those numbers in the second half, the contributions came across the lineup. The Tigers beat the Billikens in 2018 and 2019. The Billikens continue against a solid group of mid-majors in December with games against top-100 teams from Southern Illinois-Carbondale, Iona, Boise State and Drake. Kentucky is No. St. Louis University forward Kevin Komodi controls the ball on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in the Billikens' Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer tournament title-game victory over Loyola-Chicago at Hermann Stadium. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Dennis Gates, right, speaks during a news conference introducing him as the new head basketball coach at Missouri Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Entering the game, Yuri Collins, Hargrove and Fred Thatch Jr., who didnt play, were below their rebounding averages of last season. Its always been a part of my life.. 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Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl yells to Wendell Green Jr. in the second half against Mizzou at Mizzou Arena in Columbia on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. SLU has played four teams that are in KenPoms top 100, splitting those games. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Cardinals announcer Dan McLaughlin charged with 3rd DWI, pulled over in Creve Coeur, Cardinals pluck 'nontraditional,' 32-year-old fireballer from Yankees in Rule 5 draft, Marijuana legalization in Missouri takes effect Thursday, Craig Berube fed up with both PK woes and Jordan Binnington antics, Big catch: Cardinals' record offer lures former Cub Willson Contreras to new home, Cardinals clearing route for exciting prospect Jordan Walker to hit his way into 2023 plans, BenFred: Early winter meetings buzz surrounding catchers is proof Cardinals can't slow play biggest need, Cardinals hopeful chase for catcher leads to a preferred target, like As Sean Murphy, Sources: Cardinals finalizing five-year deal with All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, Classics rock? The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. CT/7 p.m. Bally Sports Midwest is not available on Dish. WebGet breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Stu Durando is the SLU beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. This years team doesnt carry the same expectations, but SLU has followed a trajectory that has it playing well, having not lost in its last eight games. 50 and Mizzou at No. Let the party start! Is the SLU or Mizzou basketball team better? 27 Memphis and No. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's DJ Burns (55) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. The Gaels blocked 13 shots and picked apart SLU's defense for 84-62 win. When I got to 18, I started looking for them, Collins said. St. Louis University goalkeeper Carlos Tofern makes the game-winning save to secure the Atlantic 10 Conference tourney championship for the Billikens, who beat Loyola-Chicago in penalty kicks on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022,at Hermann Stadium. Would I like more turnovers to help the offense? At 17, we were still playing ball. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken forward Francis Okoro tries to pull down a rebound on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, under pressure from Tennessee State Tiger center Adong Makuoi in the second half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. They beat Creighton, which is also in the field. The TSU Tigers come into the matchup 4-2 overall. (AP Photo/L.G. Stu Durando is the SLU beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis guard Fred Thatch Jr., back, hits the face of Maryland guard Jahmir Young as Young drives to the basket in the first half on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Uncasville, Conn. Its not really about ball pressure, Thatch said. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's Quincy Anderson (10) heads to the basket as Saint Louis' Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. You have permission to edit this article. When Paul Quinn wasnt turning SLU turnovers into points to stay in the game early, the Billikens were firing 3s. A look at SLU Billikens vs. Auburn basketball on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 Here is a look at the St. Louis Billikens vs. Auburn men's basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Alabama. On DirecTV, Bally Sports Midwest is channel 671. Having Thatch available against Auburn was helpful for the Billikens after he missed two games with a knee injury. (AP Photo/L.G. I remember coming to games when I was 5 or 6 and then streaming games when I got older, Klein said. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. CT. St. Louis enters the contest 5-2 overall. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com. St. Louis enters the matchup 1-0 overall. WebSLU's Gibson Jimerson runs up the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Missouri won 85-73. St. Louis University Billiken guard Yuri Collins is beaten for possession byTennessee State Tiger Jr. Clay on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the first half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. Pomeroy said a five-year history helped Mizzou with its preseason position while SLU was hurt, he said, by being in the Atlantic 10 because conference affiliation is a component in the preseason rankings. Within the league the last handful of years we have continued to build to be a multi-bid league. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The SLU women also drew a first-round game against Memphis, losing to the Tigers on Saturday. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com, Mizzou men's basketball coach Dennis Gates. You have to guard the 3-pointer, keep guys out of the paint and you have to try to turn teams over. Our defensive numbers are really good except points per game. Saint Louis' Javonte Perkins in action during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Auburn won the game 77-72. There was a problem saving your notification. SLU had missed the tournament for several years when Kalish was hired. 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Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. The NET wont quite look like mine, Pomeroy said. 13 Auburn basketball on TV, live stream plus game time. Belleville native is shooting a career-best 52.7% after four seasons at Missouri and has seen his rebounding blossom to an average of 7.4 per game. The Tigers will see a huge jump in competition against Kansas and Illinois. Florida State won 87-76. The Billikens are 10-1-3 since their 1-3 start, which included losses against three NCAA Tournament teams Lipscomb, Louisville and Southern Methodist. Video courtesy of St. Louis University. You have permission to edit this article. SLU is creating 10 turnovers per game entering Wednesday nights home game against Tennessee State. In this case, anything less would have been disappointing to Ford. 51. Online live stream: ESPN.com/watch (ESPN+ subscribers) and BallySports.com/midwest/, Online radio broadcast: SLU radio broadcast | UE Aces radio broadcast, SLU terrestrial radio broadcast: KMOX-AM 1120, Murray State's JaCobi Wood (24) looks to pass as Saint Louis' Yuri Collins defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. The St. Louis Billikens men's basketball team forces only 10 turnovers per game by opponents, and that ranks 342nd in the country. Collins started the game averaging just short of 10 assists per game and finished with 15 to increase his average to 10.7. To be great, you have to do everything. Travis Ford is the St. Louis Billikens men's basketball head coach. Saint Louis' Fred Thatch Jr. (20) reaches for a rebound as Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. But the Billikens were in control the rest of the way. There are less fouls and overall the team will flow better and be more efficient defensively, which leads to more steals.. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Photo by Jordan Opp, jopp@post-dispatch.com. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The university is hiring Gates away from Cleveland State to help rebuild a long-floundering program that has churned through seven head and interim coaches since Norm Stewart prowled the sidelines in Columbia. Stu Durando is the SLU beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. After Tennessee State (Wednesday), the next four are solid opponents. As for how they stack up against each other beyond the analytics, no one will truly know until SLU and Mizzou decide to play each other. Johnson (0) shoots over Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) walks through the huddle of Saint Louis players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis coach Travis Ford reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, right, discusses a call with referees during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots over Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester (10) blocks the shot of Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots over Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr., right, shoots around Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn center Dylan Cardwell, left, and Saint Louis guard Yuri Collins (1) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard K.D. 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St. Louis University forward Dylan Olson puts his hands on his head after having his penalty kick blocked during their A-10 championship match against Loyola-Chicago at Hermann Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Stu Durando is the SLU beat writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The middle back is the first SLU women's player to make the first team, When I got to 18, I started looking for them, Collins said. The work will continue against a team that Ford said might be the most dangerous SLU has faced this season in terms of a combination of 3-point shooting and getting to the basket. St. Louis University guard Yuri Collins is congratulated by teammates on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, after setting a record for most assists in a game with 20 against Tennessee State at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Ultimately that was the case as the Billikens won 96-53. The Billikens are ranked No. Udell Chambers, from Kirkwood High, was a prospect for the Atlanta Braves. Ford says he knows the Billikens have another level when everyone is playing their A game. SLU made 6 of 11 3-pointers in the first half to maintain the early lead despite a flurry of turnovers. If you do well, youll be rewarded.. Jake Forrester and Sincere Parker finished with seven, and Francis Okoro, Javon Pickett and Yuri Collins had six. The Billikens struggled offensively in Connecticut in part because they did not shoot well beyond the arc. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Here's a look at the value of a good loss vs. defeating inferior talent. After being outrebounded in three consecutive games, SLU was looking to find its edge again on the boards against a team that was outrebounded 51-23 at North Texas on Tuesday night. Brian "Penny" Collins is the Tennessee State University Tigers men's basketball head coach. On Nov. 23, High Point defeated Tennessee State 77-72 in the So Cal Challenge. 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Gibson Jimerson, Terrence Hargrove Jr. and Javonte Perkins made two each to contribute to a 50-30 halftime lead. Texas is on top in baseball with 60. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Game time: 6 p.m. CT/7 p.m. I figured it was going to come.. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Some St. Louis fine-dining institutions are aging better than others, Wildwood man beaten to death inside New Orleans hotel room, Former KSDK reporter Abby Llorico reappears on St. Louis TV, BenFred: After beating Astros in bold strike for Contreras, Cardinals should pivot to starter, Talks with All-Star Willson Contreras merge Cardinals need for catcher, wish for offense, Tipsheet: Cardinals move sensibly while Padres keep spending like crazy. The contrasting paths seem to have worked for the Billikens and Tigers thus far and opened the door for debate among fans about the merits of two teams that have traveled different paths early in the season. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's JaCobi Wood, right, brings the ball down the court as Saint Louis' Gibson Jimerson defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. At 17, we were still playing ball. Don't even think about a bowl. Johnson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis coach Travis Ford reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) is fouled by Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins (3) whiles hooting during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots as Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro, left, and guard Gibson Jimerson (24) try to block the shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Chance Westry (10) shoots over Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) and forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard K.D. Evansville comes into the contest 1-0 overall. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's JaCobi Wood brings the ball down the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. The Missouri men's basketball team is 8-0. Thus far, SLU has not been a disruptive group that generates steals and fast breaks out of defense. ET on Saturday, Nov. 12, Location: Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. You have permission to edit this article. Collins picked up many by feeding open 3-point shooters. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). We havent seen that a lot. You have permission to edit this article. St. Louis University forward CJ Coppola, left, attempts to block a kick from Loyola-Chicago defender Michael Hong, right, during their A-10 championship match at Hermann Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken forward Jake Forrester guards Tennessee State Tiger guard Justin Williams on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. SLU received a bye last season and hoped to do so again, but a 1-3 start to the season was too much to overcome in that regard. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Dennis Gates is introduced as the new head basketball coach at Missouri Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. There was a problem saving your notification. Every game, someone is stepping up, making a play at a different moment. SLU is 6-2 against the 56th-best schedule in the country to date, according to Ken Pomeroys rankings. Ward), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl argues a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken guard Javon Picket and Tennessee State Tiger Christian Brown compete for possession on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. Is that who you are? Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken forward Jake Forrester pressures Tennessee State Tiger forward Christian Brown at the basket on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. The Billikens typically focus on staunch man-to-man defense that Ford counts on to feed the offense. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik. (AP Photo/L.G. Most recently, Auburn beat Northwestern 43-42 in the Cancun Challenge championship game on Wednesday. How to watch SLU vs. Tennessee State basketball on TV, live stream plus game time. Jimerson connected two minutes into the game and was followed 25 seconds later by Perkins. SLU's Gibson Jimerson runs up the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Mizzou men's basketball coach Dennis Gates answers a question at a news conference introducing him in the Albrecht Family Practice Facility in Columbia on Tuesday, March 22, 2022., Mizzou men's basketball coach Dennis Gates answers questions from the press at the Come Home Tour stop Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the St. Louis Music Park, in Maryland Heights. And moments later he hit Pickett in transition. The middle back is the first SLU women's player to make the first team. Teams are shooting 38.1% overall, including 30.6% behind the 3-point arc. The rankings could fluctuate considerably in coming months as the nonconference schedules end and SLU and Mizzou enter play in their respective leagues. Last chance! The University is hiring Gates away from Cleveland State to help rebuild a long-floundering program that has churned through seven head and interim coaches since Norm Stewart prowled the sidelines in Columbia. St. Louis Billikens men's basketball senior Javonte Perkins said he just needs time to get conditioning back. His legacy lives on through his family and stories of his dominance and humility. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. St. Louis University midfielder Mads Stistrup Petersen, left, avoids hitting Loyola-Chicago goalkeeper Simon Jillson, right, during their Atlantic 10 championship match at Hermann Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. 20 Maryland. It comes down to how you perform against that schedule, Pomeroy said. Gates is the 20th head coach in program history, coming to Missouri from Cleveland State University. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University guard Yuri Collins dives for possession against Tennessee State's Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the first half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis.. WebWhat to know to watch St. Louis Billikens vs. Providence College Friars men's basketball via TV and online live stream on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. SLUs 3-point shooting has not met expectations. Billikens face Boise State to start string of three home nonconference games, Billikens shoot 31% at home in 57-52 loss. But he died serving his country in Vietnam. Not only that, Ford was looking for more productivity from an array of players. Dave Matter brings you the latest updates from the Mizzou sports scene. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), St. Louis' Yuri Collins (1) brings the ball down the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Johnson (0) is fouled by Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro as he shoots during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill). St. Louis University's Gibson Jimerson, right, drives against Providence's Noah Locke, left, during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament Sunday Nov. 20, 2022, in Uncasville Conn. Last chance! The SEC has seven other teams among KenPoms top 50 while the A-10 has none besides SLU. Defense and rebounding the programs foundations have not been particularly sharp. SLU made sure it was in the tournament by winning Sunday in the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament championship game. For its 50th trip, SLU will play a first-round home game at 7 p.m. Thursday against Memphis at Hermann Stadium, giving the university a chance for revenge after the Memphis women eliminated the Billikens last weekend from that tourney. The numbers that Ford especially likes are the percentages against the Billikens. Patterson), Auburn coach Bruce Pearl talks to guard Lior Berman (12) at the end of the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett), Auburn coach Bruce Pearl reacts to a play during the second half of the team'[s NCAA college basketball game against Missouri on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl complains during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in St. Louis. Javon Pickett matches career-high of 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting in the St. Louis Billikens basketball team's win vs. SIU. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's JaCobi Wood (24) passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/L.G. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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WebStay up to date with all the College sports news, recruiting, transfers, and more at 247Sports.com Saint Louis' Jake Forrester scores during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Bally Sports Midwest is not available on Dish. Missouri won the game 76-61. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri at the Southeastern Conference tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks to Danjel Purifoy (3), Austin Wiley (50) and T. J. Dunans (4) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri at the Southeastern Conference tournament Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne), Missouri head coach Kim Anderson, left, and Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, right, talk before their NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, in Columbia, Mo. SLU basketball rolls to easy victory over Paul Quinn. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken forward Francis Okoro sits during a time out on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. WebCollins started the game averaging just short of 10 assists per game and finished with 15 to increase his average to 10.7. It also was a chance to work on several areas of play in which coach Travis Ford has not been pleased lately, despite seeing the Billikens win four of their first five games. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University guard Yuri Collins advances the ball on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game against Tennessee State at Chaifetz Arena., St. Louis University Billiken center Mouhamadou Ciss and Tennessee State Tiger Adong Makuoi tangle for a rebound on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the first half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. How to watch St. Louis vs. Evansville men's basketball on TV, live stream plus game time. Like most teams, they are likely to shoot better at Chaifetz than on the road and that was evident from the start. Belleville native is shooting a career-best 52.7% after four seasons at Missouri and has seen his rebounding blossom to an average of 7.4 per game. In two games last weekend, the Billikens made only 8 of 36 3-pointers (22%) at the Mohegan Sun. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Saint Louis' Terrence Hargrove Jr. in action during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. There were a few minutes left and another media timeout. 44 and SLU at No. Johnson earned First Team all-Peach Jam honors, averaging 21.7 points, 6.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 steals per game in July. With Mondays announcement of the NCAA field, SLU officially made the tournament for the 50th time, more than any program in the country. (AP Photo/Phil Sears), Dennis Gates is introduced as the new head basketball coach at Missouri Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Auburn won 55-54. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. I figured it was going to come.. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com, Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl directs his team from the sidelines on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, during the first half of a game against St. Louis University at Chaifetz Arena. St. Louis University's Terrence Hargrove Jr., right, guards Providence's Noah Locke, left, during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Uncasville Conn.. If we get that mindset, I think it will help with turnovers, get us more dunks and help the team overall. Ford says he knows the Billikens have another level when everyone is playing their A game. SLU started at No. St. Louis comes into the matchup 5-1 overall. Memphis (9-5-4) is coming off a loss to Florida International in the American Athletic Conference tournament. Patterson), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Columbia, Mo. Collins had one turnover in runaway victory. The difference is that I have a preseason component., Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins (3) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) shoots over Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) is fouled by Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) as he shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester slam dunks the ball against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Jaylin Williams, left, celebrates with center Dylan Cardwell, right, after a score against Saint Louis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis guard Yuri Collins, center, battles for the ball with Auburn center Dylan Cardwell, left, and guard K.D. The St. Louis Billikens men's soccer team advanced to the 2022 NCAA Tournament second-round game Sunday at the Indiana Hoosiers. Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com, Mizzou men's basketball coach Dennis Gates, left, and athletics director Desiree Reed Francois attend the Come Home Tour stop Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the St. Louis Music Park in Maryland Heights., Mizzou men's basketball head coach Dennis Gates waves to the crowd as he is introduced before a press conference in the Albrecht Family Practice Facility in Columbia on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. So even though Mizzou has not played difficult teams, theyve looked consistently really good against those teams. Murray State's Rob Perry looks to pass as St. Louis' Gibson Jimerson defends during the first half Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 at Chaifetz Arena. Laurie Skrivan, Post-Dispatch Facebook 1 in basketball with 59 in a tournament that has been played 20 years longer. WebSLU Billikens basketball team's offense cracks SIU defense for win by 13 Javon Pickett matches career-high of 23 points on 8-for-10 shooting in the St. Louis Billikens basketball team's win vs. SIU. When I got to 18, I started looking for them, Collins said. Online live stream: ESPN.com/watch (ESPN+ subscribers), Online radio broadcast: SLU radio broadcast | TSU Tigers radio broadcast, SLU Billikens terrestrial radio broadcast: KMOX-AM 1120, TSU Tigers terrestrial radio broadcast: WPRT-FM 102.1, Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins (3) drives to the basket around Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Jaylin Williams (2) shoots over Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) is fouled by Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) as he shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Jaylin Williams, left, celebrates with center Dylan Cardwell, right, after a score against Saint Louis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis guard Yuri Collins, center, battles for the ball with Auburn center Dylan Cardwell, left, and guard K.D. On Monday, Evansville beat Miami (Ohio) 78-74. Ford says he knows the Billikens have another level when everyone is playing their A game. Others he knows need improvement, including the number of points SLU has allowed. St. Louis University forward CJ Coppola (13) fights Loyola-Chicago defender Andrew Mitchell for the ball during their Atlantic 10 championship match at Hermann Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Gaels blocked 13 shots and picked apart SLU's defense for 84-62 win. SLU played Memphis last season, albeit with a completely different team, and won 3-0. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. There were a few minutes left and another media timeout. St. Louis University's Brogan Townsend, left, fights for the ball with Loyola-Chicago's Oscar Dueso in the Atlantic 10 Conference men's soccer tournament title game on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at Hermann Stadium. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). Photo by Christian Gooden@post-dispatch.com, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl throws his coat as he reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn coach Bruce Pearl, during the Jan. 24 game at Mizzou Arena. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State's DJ Burns (55) heads to the basket as Saint Louis' Francis Okoro (5) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. St. Louis University Billiken basketball coach Travis Ford watches action on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game against the Tennessee State Tigers at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. The Bart Torvik T-Rank looks similar with Mizzou at No. Mizzou hadnt played anyone inside the top 150 until winning at Wichita State on Tuesday. Despite the Lions efforts, the Rams closed out the first half 42-40. He was a member of NCAA teams at the school in the 1990s when the Billikens last reached the Final Four. SLU men's soccer team gets home game against Memphis in NCAA Tournament. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. CT. Auburn, ranked No. The St. Louis Billikens and Evansville Aces men's basketball teams are scheduled to meet in a non-conference contest on Saturday, Nov. 12. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Cardinals announcer Dan McLaughlin charged with 3rd DWI, pulled over in Creve Coeur, Cardinals pluck 'nontraditional,' 32-year-old fireballer from Yankees in Rule 5 draft, Marijuana legalization in Missouri takes effect Thursday, Craig Berube fed up with both PK woes and Jordan Binnington antics, Big catch: Cardinals' record offer lures former Cub Willson Contreras to new home, Cardinals clearing route for exciting prospect Jordan Walker to hit his way into 2023 plans, BenFred: Early winter meetings buzz surrounding catchers is proof Cardinals can't slow play biggest need, Cardinals hopeful chase for catcher leads to a preferred target, like As Sean Murphy, Sources: Cardinals finalizing five-year deal with All-Star catcher Willson Contreras, Classics rock? Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com, St. Louis University Billiken guard Yuri Collins passes past Tennessee State Tiger center Adong Makuoi on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in the second half of a game at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo. WebStream live sports, game replays, video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online with Watch ESPN. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Saint Louis' Gibson Jimerson in action during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. In February and March, mine will be closer to the NET. 13 Auburn basketball game via TV and online live stream plus game time on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Erik Hall is the digital sports editor at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Most recently, the SLU Billikens defeated Murray State 91-68 on Monday. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl acknowledges cheering fans as he leaves the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri at the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Auburn won 81-71. If the Billikens (11-4-3) get past the first round, theyll face another legendary college program. St. Louis' Terrence Hargrove Jr. dunks the ball during the second half against Murray State on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Chaifetz Arena. Bruce Pearl is the Auburn men's basketball head coach. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson). You think of all the great teams weve had throughout program history, to be the 50th is pretty cool, coach Kevin Kalish said. The final advantage was 49-27. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Belleville native is shooting a career-best 52.7% after four seasons at Missouri and has seen his rebounding blossom to an average of 7.4 per game. 1 of 23 It seems every game plays out differently. Along with Gates are University of Missouri athletics director Desire Reed-Francois, right, Board of Curators member Jeff Layman and president Mun Choi, left. College basketball coaches annually try to create schedules that best fit their teams while also wanting a mix of opponents that will help generate a potentially good NCAA Tournament resume if they expect to be in that conversation. The latter might have something to do with a monthlong inability of the Billikens to force turnovers despite sometimes stifling defense. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Murray State head coach Steve Prohm is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. If St. Louis University was going to schedule an NAIA opponent, it made sense to do so during a stretch when the Billikens were playing their four toughest nonconference games over two weeks. The Billikens quickly established dominance over the Tigers with a 27-12 advantage in the first half. Saint Louis' Gibson Jimerson heads to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Murray State Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. 39 and Mizzou at No. You have permission to edit this article. St. Louis University's Gibson Jimerson, right, drives against Providence's Noah Locke, left, during the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament Sunday Nov. 20, 2022, in Uncasville Conn. I figured it was going to come.. Missouri first-year coach Dennis Gates took a softer approach, knowing he would need time to blend players who hadnt played together. Bally Sports Midwest broadcasters are scheduled to be Dan McLaughlin (play-by-play) and Scott Highmark (analyst). Last chance! SECN broadcasters are scheduled to be Roy Philpott (play-by-play) and Daymeon Fishback (analyst). Johnson (0) is fouled by Saint Louis guard Javon Pickett, right as he shoots over forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) shoots as Saint Louis forward Terrence Hargrove Jr. (22) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard K.D. A 6-6 team in 2022? So if they can succeed against those, they could move up a little bit. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Saint Louis' Fred Thatch Jr., left, heads to the basket as Murray State's Justin Morgan (11) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. We dont have to take risks when were in the right spots and playing hard. Here is a look at the St. Louis Billikens vs. Auburn men's basketball game on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Alabama. So is it better to schedule tough or schedule wins? 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(AP Photo/Butch Dill), Saint Louis coach Travis Ford reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Auburn on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Chris Moore (5) is fouled by Saint Louis guard Javonte Perkins (3) whiles hooting during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots as Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro, left, and guard Gibson Jimerson (24) try to block the shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Chance Westry (10) shoots over Saint Louis guard Gibson Jimerson (24) and forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard K.D. Klein is the fitting representative for SLU this season not only because his grandfather was with the team when it won two national titles. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson), Saint Louis' Yuri Collins (1) passes as Murray State's Brian Moore Jr. (14) and JaCobi Wood (24) defend during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in St. Louis. Pearl was previously the Tennessee Vols men's basketball head coach. Patterson), Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl shouts at his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. The Billikens lost 84-62 as they shot just 31% and committed 17 turnovers. Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr., right, shoots as St. Louis forward Jake Forrester defends during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. Saint Louis forward Jake Forrester (10) blocks the shot of Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn forward Johni Broome (4) shoots over Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr., right, shoots around Saint Louis forward Francis Okoro (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill), Auburn center Dylan Cardwell, left, and Saint Louis guard Yuri Collins (1) vie for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. 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