ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University and the University of Missouri have announced a three-game men's basketball series that will begin this season at Enterprise Center in downtown St. Louis.
The Billikens and Tigers will meet for the first time in 25 years on Friday, Nov. 6, at Enterprise Center. Dates for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 contests at Enterprise Center will be announced at a later time. Ticket information also will be released at a later date.
"Today's announcement is not just a win for both basketball programs, but for basketball fans across the city of St. Louis and the state of Missouri as well," SLU head coach Josh Schertz said. "We know the incredible history of this matchup, and I am glad that Coach Gates agrees that this is the perfect time in both programs' trajectories to rekindle the series."
"Rivalries are what make college basketball so special and I couldn't be more excited for the basketball fans in the state of Missouri, alumni and current students of both institutions to face off with Saint Louis," Missouri head coach Dennis Gates said. "Coach Schertz and I recognized that it has been too many years since the last game and we made it a priority from our very first conversation to get this matchup across the finish line. We look forward to Enterprise Center hosting one of college basketball's most anticipated games during the opening week."
Saint Louis and Missouri have met 40 times on the hardwood, with the Tigers holding a narrow 21-19 advantage in the all-time series. The teams most recently played a three-game series from 1999-2002, with games contested at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis, Hearnes Center in Columbia and Enterprise Center in St. Louis.
Missouri is coming off consecutive NCAA Championship appearances. The Tigers finished 20-13 overall and 10-8 in SEC play last season.
The Billikens return nine players, including three All-Conference performers, from last year's squad that posted a school-record 29 victories, shared the Atlantic 10 regular-season championship and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship.
