St. Louis Billikens' Non-Conference Challenges and Upcoming Game

Sports on a Sunday Morning

In this episode, Tom Ackerman talks with St. Louis Billikens head coach Josh Schertz about the team’s challenging non-conference schedule, which has included matchups with several top 150 teams and potential quad 1/2 games. Coach Schertz discusses how these tough games are preparing his team for the rest of the season. The conversation also delves into the impact of injuries on the team’s performance, with key players like Kellen unavailable for recent games, affecting the team’s consistency. Schertz highlights the team's struggles from the free-throw line in the recent Wofford game, noting that it added pressure on their defense. Coach Schertz also shares insights into the positive contributions from bench players and how they will be expected to step up, especially in the upcoming road test against Grand Canyon