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MBB Preview: Billikens and Spiders Clash on ESPN2

SLU Men's Basketball Game Notes & Information
Game No. 29 Saint Louis (19-9, 10-5 A-10) at Richmond (18-10, 9-6 A-10)
Date // Time Friday, Feb. 26, 2022 // 6 p.m. (CT)
Location Richmond, Va. (Robins Center)
TV ESPN2 (Mike Corey, Mark Adams)
Radio KMOX 1120 AM (Bob Ramsey, Earl Austin Jr.)
Live Stats StatBroadcast
Series History Saint Louis leads 13-8
Game Notes Saint Louis

QUICK PREVIEW
 
Saint Louis (19-9, 10-5 A-10) takes on the Richmond Spiders (18-10, 9-6 A-10) Friday in the ESPN A-10 Friday Night Showcase on ESPN2. Game time is set for 6 p.m. (CT).
 
The Billikens currently sit in fifth place in the A-10 as they jockey for a top-four spot in the league standings, which would result in a double-bye at the upcoming A-10 Men's Basketball Championship in Washington, D.C. Richmond is a game behind SLU in sixth place in the A-10 standings.
 
Only two games remain for the Billikens in the regular season after Friday – at Rhode Island on Wednesday and at home against VCU next Saturday.
 
FOLLOW THE ACTION
 
Friday's game will be televised nationally on ESPN2, with Mike Corey and Mark Adams on the call.
 
The radio broadcast will air on the home for the Billikens, KMOX 1120 AM. As always, Billiken Hall of Famers Bob Ramsey and Earl Austin Jr. will be on the call.
 
FIVE FACTS
 
1 // Yuri Collins continues to lead the NCAA in total assists (228). He needs eight assists to break the SLU single-season assists record, currently held by Jim Roder (86-87).
 
2 // Gibson Jimerson, who will be playing in his hometown of Richmond, Virginia, for the fourth time in his SLU career, leads the Billikens in scoring with 16.2 ppg.
 
3 // The Billikens lead the A-10 in scoring offense (78.1 ppg), scoring margin (+10.3), rebounds per game (39.1), orpg (12.1), free throws made (424) and free throws attempted (552).
 
4 // Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 A-10 Men's Basketball Championship, set for March 9-13 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Tickets can be purchased through the Billiken Ticket Office to ensure seating in the SLU section.
 
5 // Saint Louis leads the all-time series against the Spiders 13-8, including wins in six of the last seven and the last two at the Robins Center.
 
UP NEXT
 
The Billikens head to Kingston, Rhode Island, to face the Rhode Island Rams (13-13, 4-10 A-10) Wednesday at the Ryan Center. Game time on ESPN+ is 6 p.m. (CT).
 
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Players Mentioned

Yuri Collins

#1 Yuri Collins

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#24 Gibson Jimerson

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Players Mentioned

Yuri Collins

#1 Yuri Collins

6' 0"
Sophomore
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Gibson Jimerson

#24 Gibson Jimerson

6' 5"
Redshirt Freshman
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