Saint Louis takes its conference-best record to Philadelphia on Thursday to face La Salle, with a win or draw securing the Billikens a place in the Atlantic 10 Championship. The matchup pairs SLU’s strong defense with La Salle’s prolific attack as both teams chase the league lead.

By the Numbers
  • Saint Louis: 9-2-4 overall, 5-0-2 in the A-10; La Salle: 7-4-4 overall, 4-1-2 in conference play.
  • SLU has allowed 8 goals in 15 games; La Salle’s Justyce Hollenbach leads the A-10 with 12 goals.
  • The Billikens lead the series 10-2-3 and have won the last 8 meetings.
  • Kickoff is Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. CT in Philadelphia.
Yes, But

SLU enters undefeated in conference play and has conceded more than one goal only once this season. La Salle is also a serious threat: it leads the A-10 in assists, is tied with SLU for the most goals, and has won 4 conference games.

State of Play
  • With 3 regular-season games remaining, SLU leads Rhode Island by 1 point and La Salle by 3.
  • A win or draw clinches an A-10 Championship berth for the Billikens.
  • SLU is coming off a 2-0 win over Richmond; La Salle drew 2-2 with Fordham, ending a 3-game winning streak.
What's Next

Thursday begins a 2-game road trip for Saint Louis. The result could secure its postseason place and help determine who controls the conference race heading into the final games.

Bottom Line

SLU’s defense and conference consistency give it the edge, but La Salle’s scoring power makes this a consequential road test—not a formality.