No. 25 Saint Louis preps for A-10 tourney run vs. George Mason Saint Louis (27-3, 15-2 Atlantic 10) is set to close its regular season with a crucial matchup against George Mason in Fairfax, Virginia, as both teams prepare for the conference tournament. The Billikens, ranked No. 25 in the nation, have dominated their season series against Loyola Chicago, securing a 79-65 home victory to clinch the No. 1 seed in the upcoming A-10 tournament. The team’s undefeated home record of 19-0 underscores their dominance on their court, while their balanced scoring attack, led by Amari McCottry (10.4 points per game), Kellen Thames (9.9), and Ishan Sharma (9.2), has propelled them to a strong finish. Saint Louis’ bench has been a key factor in their success, averaging 34.1 points per game, with McCottry leading the way in their recent win over Loyola Chicago. The Billikens’ offensive efficiency is highlighted by their nation-leading 41.2% three-point shooting and a 60.9% effective field goal percentage. Their ability to score in transition, racking up 17.6 points per game, further solidifies their status as a versatile and dangerous team. Coach Josh Schertz emphasized the importance of their regular-season performance, calling it a “mark of a team’s greatness” and a stepping stone for a postseason run. George Mason, meanwhile, faces challenges as they aim to secure a spot in the tournament. The Patriots (22-8, 10-7 A-10) have struggled in their final games, going 1-5 in their last six contests. Despite a strong performance from Kory Mincy (18 points) and Riley Allenspach’s double-double (17 points, 10 rebounds) in a recent loss to VCU, the team’s inconsistency has left them locked into a fifth-place finish in the conference standings. With a middling conference record, a No. 82 ranking in Wins Above Bubble, and a No.#george_mason #atlantic_10 #saint_louis #kellen_thames #amari_mccottry
Saint Louis Billikens Set for Regular-Season Finale Against George Mason Saint Louis University’s men’s basketball team will conclude its regular season on Saturday with a matchup against George Mason at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia. The game, scheduled for 3 p.m. CT / 4 p.m. ET, will be televised on USA Network, with Steve Schlanger and Dr. John Giannini providing commentary. Radio coverage will be available on 104.1 FM / 1120 KMOX, featuring longtime SLU radio voices Bob Ramsey and Earl Austin Jr., who will call the action for all Billiken games this season. The Billikens, ranked No. 25 in the AP Top 25, have secured at least a share of the Atlantic 10 regular-season title and are positioned to claim the outright championship with a win on Saturday or a loss by VCU on Friday. They have already locked in the top seed for next week’s A-10 Championship in Pittsburgh, where they will face the winner of Thursday’s 8/9 game on March 13 at 11:30 a.m. ET. Saint Louis enters the game with a 27-3 overall record and a 15-2 mark in conference play, making them the top seed in the A-10 tournament. The team has set a single-season record for 3-pointers made (336) and is on pace to break the A-10 scoring record (87.3 points per game) and the NCAA record for points in a season (2,665). They rank seventh nationally in scoring offense at 88.8 points per game and lead the NCAA in 3-point field goal percentage (.412). Four Billikens are among the top five in the A-10 in 3FG%. Defensively, the team ranks first in field goal percentage defense (.372) and fifth in 3FG% defense (.289). Robbie Avila leads the team in scoring and is the third NCAA center in history with 200+ career 3-pointers. He averages 4.2 assists per game and 1.9 3-pointers. Trey Green, the A-10 leader in 3-pointers made per game (2.#saint_louis_billikens #george_mason #atlantic_10 #eaglebank_arena #chaifetz_arena
