Saint Louis Billikens Host VCU Rams in Key Atlantic 10 Matchup

The Billikens look to bounce back after having their 18-game winning streak snapped

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The No. 18 Saint Louis Billikens will host the VCU Rams in a key Atlantic 10 Conference matchup on Friday. Saint Louis is coming off an 81-76 loss at Rhode Island, while VCU is riding a 10-game winning streak after a victory over George Washington. The Rams can overtake the Billikens for first place in the conference with a win. Saint Louis is 24-2 overall and 16-0 at home this season.

Why it matters

This game has major implications for the Atlantic 10 standings, as VCU can leapfrog Saint Louis for the top spot in the conference with a victory. The Billikens have been dominant this season, winning 19 games by double digits, but they'll need to bounce back from their first loss in over a month.

The details

Saint Louis is a 7.5-point favorite at home, and the total points line is set at 164.5. The Rams lead the all-time series 17-7, but the Billikens earned a 71-62 win in the teams' first meeting on Jan. 7. VCU is coming off a strong 89-75 victory over George Washington, while Saint Louis is looking to rebound from its first loss since December.

  • The game is set for Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET.
  • Saint Louis had its 18-game winning streak snapped in its last game, a 81-76 loss at Rhode Island on Tuesday.

The players

Terrence Hill

VCU's leading scorer, projected to average 13.8 points per game in this matchup.

Robbie Avila

Saint Louis' top scorer, projected to average 15.2 points per game.

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What they’re saying

“We must bounce back quickly from this loss and get back to playing our brand of basketball.”

— Travis Ford, Saint Louis Head Coach (Saint Louis Post-Dispatch)

What’s next

The winner of this game will have the inside track to the Atlantic 10 regular season title, setting up a potential rematch in the conference tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the Atlantic 10's top teams should provide an exciting conference clash, with the Billikens looking to protect their home court and the Rams aiming to take over first place in the standings.