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Saint Louis Ranked: Can They Avoid January Slump?
20 Jan
Summary
- Saint Louis basketball achieves Top 25 ranking for first time in five years.
- The Billikens' only loss this season was by one point.
- Duquesne hosts ranked Saint Louis for the first time since 2020.
The No. 24 ranked Saint Louis Billikens are set to play Duquesne in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, marking their first game as a Top 25 team in five years. With an impressive 17-1 record, the team's sole loss was a narrow 78-77 defeat on November 28. Head coach Josh Schertz emphasizes focusing on future growth rather than past achievements.
The Billikens, holding a NET ranking of 22 and a share of first place in the Atlantic 10, are poised for a potential NCAA Tournament appearance. Despite their success, Schertz acknowledges the challenges ahead, particularly the upcoming road game against Duquesne.
Duquesne, entering the game with three losses in their last four contests, will host a ranked opponent for the first time since January 2020. The Dukes aim to leverage home-court advantage against the highly-ranked Billikens.
