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Billikens eye A-10 lead vs. rival Dayton
24 Feb
Summary
- Saint Louis, ranked No. 23, aims to solidify first place in the Atlantic 10.
- The Billikens are looking to bounce back after an 18-game win streak was snapped.
- Dayton, 84th in NET, seeks a crucial Quad 1 win against Saint Louis.
No. 23 Saint Louis, leading the Atlantic 10 Conference, faces a road challenge against Dayton on Tuesday. The Billikens secured a crucial win against second-place VCU on Friday, overcoming an early deficit to win 88-75. This victory followed the snapping of their 18-game winning streak. Despite a late-game incident that resulted in ejections and fines for both teams, Saint Louis's performance solidified their standing. Coach Josh Schertz noted the team's recent struggles with slow starts, a point of focus in practice.
The Billikens, who previously defeated Dayton decisively on January 30th, view both VCU and Dayton as the conference's top teams. Saint Louis aims to maintain its position at the top.
Dayton, with a 18-9 record, is coming off a demanding week where they secured three wins. Forward Amael L'Etang has become a steady contributor after recovering from a knee injury, while leading scorer Javon Bennett continues to provide offense. The Flyers are ranked 84th in the NET and are looking for a Quad 1 win to boost their NCAA Tournament prospects.
