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SLU Falls in NCAA Tournament

A memorable season for the St. Louis University Billikens came to an end today. The team, who clinched a nine seed in the tournament, fell to the Michigan State Spartans, a one seed.

SLU's Mike McCall Jr. drives to the basket past St. Bonaventure's Demitrius Conger in first-half action on Feb. 1, 2012, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Saint Louis rolled, 86-62. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)
SLU's Mike McCall Jr. drives to the basket past St. Bonaventure's Demitrius Conger in first-half action on Feb. 1, 2012, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Saint Louis rolled, 86-62. (Chris Lee/St. Louis Post-Dispatch/MCT)

The Billikens came into the tournament with a 26-8 record. The Spartans outlasted the Billikens to win 65-61. St. Louis still hung tough. They were competitive in the game until the final minutes. Guard Kwamain Mitchell tallied 13 points in the loss.

 

In the tournament’s second round, St. Louis defeated the Memphis Tigers, their last win in the most successful season they have had in the past decade.

SLU Season Facts:

–    Head coach: Rick Majerus

–    Second in the Atlantic 10 Conference

–    12-4 Conference record

–    First NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999-2000 season

 

 

 

 

 

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