The Billikens disappointed in nonconference play, but they can still chase their biggest goal.
Gibson Jimerson had a career-high 33 points as SLU opened Atlantic 10 play with its first road win of the season, beating Fordham 88-63
St. Louis University coach Josh Schertz said that the team's nonconference season gave them "the truth" about what the team needs to do better in Atlantic 10 play.
Dayton, which knocked off UConn in nonconference play, looks to be the favorite as Atlantic 10 conference play begins on Tuesday.
Max Pikaar blocked five shots in the first half as SLU, playing without injured guard Isaiah Swope, beat William Woods 78-57 to end nonconference play
Gibson Jimerson scores 28 points, Robbie Avila has 23 as SLU, playing without injured Isaiah Swope, beats NAIA school William Woods 78-57
Guard Isaiah Swope, second on the team in minutes played, is doubtful for Saturday's game with William Woods that closes SLU's nonconference season
St. Louis-area men's college basketball teams are preparing to dive into conference play, where road games become common and deficiencies can no longer be hidden by shrewd scheduling.
Dylan Warlick planned on redshirting his first season at SLU, but injuries and a departure caused him to reconsider his decision and suit up for the Billikens
SLU trailed by 13 in the first half, regained the lead but lost on a basket by Grand Canyon with 0.8 seconds to play in a 73-72 defeat
Gibson Jimerson and Isaiah Swope both went 40 minutes against Wofford, and all that playing time may be taking a toll
Post-Dispatch sports columnist Ben Frederickson empties his Christmas gift bag for the final time.
SLU made only 20 of 35 free throws in its 74-71 loss to Wofford but there were other problems that played a part in SLU's first home loss of the season
SLU made just 20 of 35 free throws and fell to Wofford 74-71 for its first loss at home this season.
Opponents have had some good shooting games against SLU, and getting more defensive stops is high on the SLU's list of priorities against Wofford.
SLU has lost all four games it has played away from Chaifetz Arena, twice on neutral courts and twice in true road games.
SLU fell behind Illinois State by 22 points in the first half but cut the deficit to two points before falling 81-77.
Freshman Max Pikaar figures to get more playing time after the departure of Larry Hughes II, while Dylan Warlick, expected to redshirt, may suit up
Larry Hughes II, one of three holdovers from last season's SLU basketball team, has left the program.
SLU is looking for its first road win when it heads up Interstate 55 to face Illinois State on Sunday.
Kellen Thames played 23 minutes, his most since his cramping problems began, and scored 13 points as SLU beat Chicago State 85-62
Billikens broke their game open in the second half and kept Chicago State winless with an 85-62 win on Sunday afternoon at Chaifetz Arena.
SLU could have as few as seven healthy players on Sunday when it faces winless Chicago State on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena
Gibson Jimerson broke SLU's career points record, but the injury-depleted Billikens were thumped by San Francisco 78-61
Gibson Jimerson broke Anthony Bonner's SLU career points record, but a 24-2 run by San Francisco to start the second half buried the Billikens
Gibson Jimerson needs 12 points to pass Anthony Bonner and claim SLU's all-time scoring record; the mark could fall on Thursday when SLU plays at San Francisco.
In today’s 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” sports video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses SLU basketball and its eye-popping performances of late. Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Ozzy Osbourne! And as always, Hochman picks a random St. Louis Cards card!
SLU took Jackson State too lightly in the first half and got in a hole that it took a while to get out of in a 74-66 victory
The St. Louis University Billikens survived the pressure of the Jackson State Tigers for a 74-66 victory on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 at the Chaifetz Arena.
SLU trailed for much of the game but finished strongly and beat Jackson State 74-66.