Missouri and Saint Louis Renew In-State Basketball Rivalry

Missouri and Saint Louis meet Friday, November 6, in St. Louis, renewing their men’s basketball rivalry for the first time since the 2001-02 season. Missouri leads the series 21-19 and won the previous meeting, 69-67. The game is scheduled for 6 p.m. Central and will air on ESPNU.

Both teams opened their seasons with wins. Missouri beat Cleveland State 111-50 on Tuesday, setting a program record for its largest season-opening victory. Freshman guard Jason Crowe Jr. scored 23 points, while Mark Mitchell had 10 assists.

Saint Louis defeated Lehigh 92-67 on Monday, shooting 60% from the field. Kellen Thames and Quentin Jones each scored 15 points. The Billikens went 29-6 last season, while Missouri finished 20-13.

Saint Louis returns several players, including Thames, McCottry, Green, Jones and Sharma. The team is also awaiting an eligibility decision for Robbie Avila, who averaged 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists last season. Avila had an eligibility hearing on November 4.