SLU-UMass Preview: Billikens Need to Play Their Game

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This week started with a SLU-UMass matchup on Monday, and now the Billikens and Minutemen will ring in the end of week when they face off today at 1pm in the A10 Tournament quarterfinals in a 4 seed vs. 5 seed matchup in the Robins Center. In the first showdown between these teams, SLU delivered an emphatic 78-57 win over UMass on its senior night, securing the double-bye to finish the regular season with a 13-5 record, 6-4 in conference play. 
However, UMass is coming off an absolute beatdown of St. Joseph’s, dropping 100 points on the Hawks in a game that was practically over within the first ten minutes. Additionally, the only game SLU has won away from the Chaifetz Arena this season is against Fordham. Today will likely be a much closer game than Monday. 
SLU might be the most talented team in the conference. I know I say this in practically every article, but it’s that important. This is a team that can go 10 deep, has three of the best seniors in the conference, and boasts a...

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