SLU Springs Into March Madness
Maggie Rotermund
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Let’s dance! The Billikens are headed to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed. Find out everything you need to know to cheer them on.
When Do the Billikens Play?
The Billikens play the Georgia Bulldogs in Buffalo, New York, on Thursday, March 19, at 8:45 p.m. on CBS.
The winner of Thursday’s game will face the winner of No. 1 Michigan vs. No. 16 UMBC/Howard on Saturday, March 21. The winner of that game will advance to the Midwest Regional on March 27 in Chicago. The Final Four is set for April 4 and 6 in Indianapolis. Game time and TV information will be announced soon.
How Are the Billikens Seeded?
The Billikens are the No. 9 seed in the Midwest Region. Saint Louis enters NCAA Tournament play with a 28-5 overall record.
SLU is led by second-year head coach Josh Schertz. Schertz was hired at SLU after three seasons at Indiana State, the final of which resulted in a 32-7 record and a magical run to the NIT championship game. Prior to his stint at ISU, he spent 13 seasons at Lincoln Memorial, where he led the Railsplitters to 10 NCAA Division II national tournaments, including an appearance in the 2016 NCAA Division II national championship game. In two years leading the Billikens, he has put up a 46-19 record.
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Where Can I Find a Watch Party?
St. Louis Watch Parties
Join local fans to cheer on the Billikens throughout the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the following locations:
- Humphrey’s Restaurant and Tavern, 3700 Laclede Ave.
- The Pitch, 2 South 20th St.
- Westport Social, 910 West Port Plaza Drive
- Ballpark Village, 601 Clark Ave.
How Else Can I Follow the Action?
Follow @SLU_Official, @BillikenAthletics, @SaintLouisMBB on social media throughout the Billikens’ appearance in the tournament. Keep an eye on #Billikens and #MarchMadness.
Fun Facts About the 2025-26 Billikens
- The Billikens (28-5, 15-3 A-10) have made the tournament 10 times in school history, most recently in 2019.
- This year’s SLU squad earned a share of the regular-season Atlantic 10 Conference title. It was the third time in school history the Billikens have been A-10 champs and the first since 2013-14.
- SLU earned the A-10 crown by being dominant on its home court. The Billikens were a perfect 19-0 at Chaifetz Arena on the season and set a school record for home-court wins. Dating back to last season, the Billkens have tied a school record with 23 straight wins in front of the home fans.
- Saint Louis spent seven weeks ranked in the AP Top 25 this season.