Who’s Playing
La Salle @ Saint Louis
Current Records: La Salle 7-15; Saint Louis 17-8
What to Know
The Saint Louis Billikens and the La Salle Explorers will face off in an Atlantic 10 clash at 8 p.m. ET Feb. 16 at Chaifetz Arena. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
The Billikens were close but no cigar on Monday as they fell 83-79 to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. Saint Louis’ loss came about despite a quality game from guard Fred Thatch Jr., who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 13 rebounds.
Meanwhile, the matchup between La Salle and the Richmond Spiders this past Saturday was not particularly close, with La Salle falling 77-63. Despite the defeat, La Salle got a solid performance out of forward Clifton Moore, who had 17 points in addition to five boards and three blocks. Moore has also now had at least three blocks in his past three games.
The losses put Saint Louis at 17-8 and La Salle at 7-15. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: The Billikens rank 27th in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 78.6 on average. Less enviably, the Explorers have only been able to knock down 41.60% percent of their shots, which is the 51st lowest field goal percentage in college basketball.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Chaifetz Arena — St. Louis, Missouri
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Saint Louis have won eight out of their last 12 games against La Salle.
- Feb 08, 2022 – Saint Louis 75 vs. La Salle 57
- Feb 16, 2021 – Saint Louis 78 vs. La Salle 57
- Feb 03, 2021 – La Salle 82 vs. Saint Louis 75
- Feb 15, 2020 – Saint Louis 84 vs. La Salle 69
- Jan 29, 2020 – Saint Louis 77 vs. La Salle 76
- Feb 16, 2019 – Saint Louis 62 vs. La Salle 49
- Jan 12, 2019 – Saint Louis 71 vs. La Salle 64
- Feb 10, 2018 – Saint Louis 70 vs. La Salle 62
- Dec 30, 2017 – La Salle 83 vs. Saint Louis 60
- Mar 01, 2017 – Saint Louis 70 vs. La Salle 55
- Jan 04, 2017 – La Salle 75 vs. Saint Louis 54
- Mar 02, 2016 – La Salle 76 vs. Saint Louis 68
