A surging Saint Louis squad takes its high-powered offense on the road to Davidson, looking to protect its national ranking and strengthen its NCAA Tournament résumé.
Resume Check
No. 19 Saint Louis (21–1, 9–0 A-10)
- 91.4 PPG, 52% FG
- Allowing 67.5 PPG
- Elite rebounding and ball movement
- One of the nation’s most efficient offenses
Davidson (13–8, 5–4 A-10)
- 71.9 PPG, 46% FG
- Allowing 68.5 PPG
- Solid at home, inconsistent scoring
- Relies heavily on perimeter shooting
Saint Louis owns clear advantages in offensive production, efficiency, and depth.
Players to Watch
Saint Louis
- Robbie Avila – 12.8 PPG, 4.0 AST
A versatile big who anchors the offense. - Dion Brown – 11.0 PPG, 5.8 RPG
Brings toughness and two-way impact.
Davidson
- Roberts Blums – 11.8 PPG
Davidson’s top scoring option. - Josh Scovens – 4.1 RPG
Must help control the glass.
How Each Team Wins
Saint Louis
Push the pace, dominate the boards, and run offense through Avila. If the Billikens continue sharing the ball and scoring in transition, they can separate quickly.
Davidson
Slow the game down, limit possessions, and hit threes at a high rate. The Wildcats must turn this into a half-court battle and force Saint Louis out of rhythm.
Prediction: Saint Louis enters this matchup playing some of the best basketball in the country, but a tough road test at Davidson won’t come easy. Expect the Billikens to push the pace and score in bunches. Davidson can hang around early, but Saint Louis’ depth and firepower should take over late.
Saint Louis 92, Davidson 79
