In today's college basketball landscape where it has become increasingly difficult for mid majors to earn at large bids and power conference teams are refusing to schedule mid majors, it is easy to understand why there is an us v. them dynamic in play. What's more difficult to understand is why any SLU fans...

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Official SLU News Billiken Fans' Wild Ride on the Coaching Carousel Source: Podcasts - Midtown Madness Published on: 2026-03-31 Amari McCottry led SLU with 14 points, as the Billikens were unable to match Michigan’s efficiency from beyond the arc. The loss brings an end to one of the most successful seasons in program history, highlighted by a school-record 29 wins, an 18-game winning streak, and a return to national prominence. SLU Men’s Soccer to Final Four Saint Louis men’s soccer is heading to the College Cup for the first time since 1997 after a remarkable 3-2 comeback win at No. 14 Akron.

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The Billikens (13-2-8), now unbeaten in 14 straight matches, erased a 2-0 halftime deficit with a second-half surge that included an Akron own goal, a clutch penalty conversion from Quinten Blair, and Tanner Anderson’s ... SLU is one win away from tying the school record for wins in a season (28, 2012-13). The Billikens have already set a SLU single-season record for 3-pointers made in a season (336), breaking the previous mark of 333 established last season. SLU needs 78 more points to surpass the school record for points in a season (2,665, 1988-89). SLU’s offense is reliant on the transition game.

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Can’t get out in transition when the other team is constantly at the free throw line. As has been stated already, multiple things can be true. We need to play better, first and foremost, but the final minute-ish included refereeing decisions that arguably decided the game. Men’s Soccer Advances to Elite 8 Saint Louis men’s soccer is Elite 8 bound after a dramatic 2-2 battle at No. 11 Bryant and a 4-3 triumph in penalty kicks, highlighted by two goals from defender Quinten Blair and two clutch saves from goalkeeper Jeremi Abonnel. The unbeaten-in-13 Billikens (12-2-8) now turn their attention to a rematch with No.

14 Akron on Saturday at noon CT. SLU dropped ... SLU Men’s Soccer to Sweet 16 Saint Louis men’s soccer is headed back to the Sweet 16 after a gritty 1-0 road win at No. 6 Indiana, marking the program’s first NCAA Tournament victory over the Hoosiers in six tries and its first triumph in Bloomington since 1999.