Witness the Battle of the Basketball Titans

Game Details

The Saint Louis Billikens are all set to face off against the Chicago State Cougars at 3:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. The venue, Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, holds a special significance as the Billikens have been on a five-game winning streak at home. In contrast, the Cougars have been struggling with nine consecutive losses on the road, dating back to last season.

Just last Thursday, San Fran. ended the Billikens' three-game winning streak with a 78-61 defeat. This marked the lowest-scoring match for the Billikens so far this season. However, one of the standout performances came from Gibson Jimerson, who scored 16 points despite the loss.

Previous Encounter

Back in December 2016, Saint Louis managed to skirt past Chicago State with a narrow 45-43 win. Now, the question remains: will the Billikens repeat their success, or will the Cougars have a better game plan this time around?

Chicago State had a moment of hope on Monday when they scored the most points they've had all season. But it wasn't enough as they suffered a 98-76 loss at the hands of St. Thomas. After the first half, the Cougars were in a tough position with the score already at 47-25.

Current Records and Statistics

Saint Louis' defeat dropped their record to 5-3, while Chicago State's loss took their record to 0-10. In terms of shooting, Saint Louis has been on fire this season, making 47.3% of their field goals per game. On the other hand, Chicago State has struggled, making only 34.8% of their field goals. This significant advantage for Saint Louis means that the Cougars will need to find a way to close the gap if they want to have a chance at winning.

As the teams prepare to take the court, basketball enthusiasts around the country are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this highly anticipated game. Will Saint Louis continue their winning streak, or will the Cougars finally find their rhythm? Only time will tell.