OPENING TIP
-- Saint Louis plays its lone public exhibition game of the season on Thursday night, facing the Bradley Braves in Peoria, Ill. Game time at Carver Arena is 7 p.m.
-- The SLU Alumni Association will host an unofficial pre-game reception at 5:15 p.m. at Ulrich's Rebellion Room. Discounted tickets for the game can be purchased here.
ABOUT THE BILLIKENS
-- Saint Louis enters year two under head coach Josh Schertz. The Billikens were picked second in the A-10 preseason poll, just one point out of first.
-- Senior center Robbie Avila is a preseason first-team All-Conference selection. Last year, he was named second-team All-Conference after averaging 17.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. He led all centers in Division I in 3s made per game and assists per game.Â
-- The Billikens' roster consists of seven returners and 10 newcomers. Six of those newcomers are transfers, and the Bills welcome in four true freshmen.
-- Saint Louis went 19-15 overall and 11-7 in league play last season. The Billikens were an at-large choice for the National Invitation Tournament (NIT).
-- SLU's roster features three 1,000-point scorers – Robbie Avila (1,542), Paul Otieno (1,020) and Dion Brown (1,010).
-- Head coach Josh Schertz enters his 18th season as a collegiate head coach. He is 422-124 in his career. His .773 winning percentage ranks in the top 10 among active coaches in the NCAA.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
-- Single-game tickets for the 2025-26 Saint Louis University men's basketball season are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased online at slubillikens.com/tickets or by phone at 314-977-1260.
-- Season tickets are still available and can be purchased online at slubillikens.com/tickets or by phone at 314-977-1260. Prices start at $150 per seat, with 100-level options available for $600 per seat. Fans who purchase by Oct. 31 can take advantage of an interest-free five-month payment plan option.
SEASON OPENER
-- The Billikens' season opener is set for Monday, Nov. 3, against Southeast Missouri at Chaifetz Arena. Game time is 7 p.m.
