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Originally Posted by Figgie123 I've posted twice regarding UD's current chances of a "rival". In my mind, it's a debate between Duquesne and Saint Louis... Stats regarding wins/losses Stats like above, but includes driving time, and season counts Figgie

Oh Please....Duquesne.....The Dukes haven't sniffed the NCAA tournament in almost 40 years now. Nothing about Duquesne gets me excited for big rivalry game. Until their program is relevant I don't think you can have any kind of rivalry with them.

St. Louis, on the other hand, is the natural rival. We have some history (25-24 all time, I believe). They are defending A-10 champs and the only team in our league from a "Midwest" state.

Let the games begin boys. Here is hoping some students make it back for this game, because we need the Arena rocking Saturday for national TV.

IN YOUR FACE St. Louis!!

	Duquesne DUQUESNE Duquesne University is a private, coeducational university, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania located on 48 secluded acres, on a bluff above downtown. Founded in 1878 as a Catholic college by the Order of the Holy Spirit. It is the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world. Duquesne offers 10 schools of study and 100 degree programs to 6,000 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate students. Fellow members of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Dukes.

	Saint Louis SAINT LOUIS Saint Louis University is a Jesuit, Catholic university ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. The University fosters the intellectual and character development of more than 12,700 students. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Located in St. Louis, MO, and just five minutes from the Gateway Arch, SLU offers 85 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate study tracks. Over 99% of the SLU faculty hold the highest degree in their respective fields. Fellow member of the A10 Conference. Nickname is the Billikens, but also commonly known as "Sloo", the phonetic pronunciation of the school's initials. Athletic claims to fame include multiple national titles in men's soccer and men's basketball star Larry Hughes.