Saint Louis officially begins the 2021-22 season Tuesday night when it hosts Central Arkansas at Chaifetz Arena. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early to Tuesday's game, as the team will honor the late
Ford Stuen prior to the game at approximately 6:50 p.m.
The Billikens went 14-7 last season, while Central Arkansas is coming off a 5-19 campaign a season ago.
Here are five additional facts in advance of Tuesday's game against Central Arkansas:
1 // Fans are encouraged to click
here to read important information relating to the Chaifetz Arena mask requirement, clear bag policy, cashless concessions and mobile-first ticketing.
2 // Saint Louis went 2-0 in exhibition action, defeating Rockhurst (84-42) and Lindenwood (89-66) at Chaifetz Arena.
Yuri Collins averaged a team-best 13.5 ppg and 9.0 apg in the two games.
3 // DeAndre Jones played four years at Central Arkansas before transferring to SLU this summer to take advantage of a fifth year of eligibility. Jones is Central Arkansas' all-time assists leader (489) and is fourth in program history in career steals (147).
4 // This season marks the 14th year of the Billikens playing in Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens have opened the season at home every year of Chaifetz Arena's existence and are 11-2 in those games.
5 // Head coach
Travis Ford is in his sixth season with the Billikens and his 25th overall as a collegiate head coach. He has an 89-65 record at SLU, 425-331 overall.
Up next: The Billikens have a quick turnaround when they host Harris-Stowe at Chaifetz Arena Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Bally Sports Midwest.
