Saint Louis Basketball’s Storied NCAA Tournament Legacy
The Saint Louis Billikens secured an at-large berth to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The club enters the Big Dance with a 28-5 record.
In the Atlantic 10 Tournament, Saint Louis beat George Washington 88-81. The Billikens then fell 70-69 to Dayton in the semifinals.
Tournament appearances and record
Saint Louis will make its 11th Division I NCAA Tournament appearance in 2026. Previous trips came in 1952, 1957, 1994, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2019.
The program holds six tournament victories. Their overall Division I NCAA Tournament record stands at 6-11.
Notable NCAA Tournament wins
- 1952 — defeated New Mexico State.
- 1995 — defeated Minnesota.
- 1998 — defeated UMass.
- 2012 — defeated Memphis.
- 2013 — defeated New Mexico State.
- 2014 — defeated NC State.
Coaching and recent progress
Josh Schertz is in his second season as head coach. He was hired in April 2024.
Schertz’s first Saint Louis team finished 19-15. This season the Billikens surpassed 25 wins.
Schertz began his head coaching career at Lincoln Memorial in 2008. Over 13 seasons there, he led the program to 10 Division II NCAA Tournament appearances.
He then coached at Indiana State from 2021 to 2024. His Sycamores teams went 66-40, including a 32-7 campaign in 2023-24.
Looking ahead
Saint Louis enters March with momentum and an experienced coach. Their history will shape expectations in the bracket.
Saint Louis Basketball’s storied NCAA Tournament legacy adds context to the current run. Fans will watch how the Billikens extend that history.
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