No. 18 Saint Louis Aims for 25th Win of Season

Billikens take on Rhode Island Rams in first matchup of the season

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The No. 18 ranked Saint Louis Billikens will look to earn their 25th victory of the season when they take on the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season.

Why it matters

Saint Louis has been one of the top teams in college basketball this season, with a 24-4 record so far. A win over Rhode Island would keep the Billikens in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Rhode Island, on the other hand, has struggled this season with a 5-7 record and will be looking to pull off an upset against the highly ranked Billikens.

The details

The Billikens have been led by their strong defense and balanced scoring attack this season. They average over 75 points per game while holding opponents to just 65 points. Rhode Island has had difficulty finding consistency on both ends of the floor, but will look to use their home court advantage to try and slow down the Billikens.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Saint Louis Billikens

The No. 18 ranked college basketball team from Saint Louis, Missouri.

Rhode Island Rams

The college basketball team representing the University of Rhode Island.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between the ranked Billikens and struggling Rams will be an important test for both teams as they look to position themselves for the postseason.