Davidson takes on Saint Louis following Loyer's 24-point game

Saint Louis Billikens (18-8, 9-4 A-10) at Davidson Wildcats (21-4, 11-2 A-10)

Davidson, North Carolina; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST

LINE: Davidson -2; over/under is 143.5

BOTTOM LINE: Davidson hosts the Saint Louis Billikens after Foster Loyer scored 24 points in Davidson's 72-61 win over the Duquesne Dukes.

The Wildcats are 10-1 on their home court. Davidson ranks eighth in the A-10 in rebounding averaging 31.4 rebounds. Luka Brajkovic paces the Wildcats with 7.3 boards.

The Billikens are 9-4 against conference opponents. Saint Louis is fifth in the A-10 allowing 67.6 points while holding opponents to 41.5% shooting.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Loyer is averaging 16.5 points and 3.5 assists for the Wildcats. Brajkovic is averaging 11.3 points and 4.9 rebounds while shooting 59.3% over the past 10 games for Davidson.

Yuri Collins is averaging 11.2 points, 8.3 assists and 2.1 steals for the Billikens. Gibson Jimerson is averaging 10.3 points over the last 10 games for Saint Louis.

LAST 10 GAMES: Wildcats: 8-2, averaging 73.3 points, 31.9 rebounds, 12.3 assists, 3.6 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.9 points per game.

Billikens: 7-3, averaging 80.1 points, 36.5 rebounds, 17.1 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.3 points.

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