Mizzou’s athletic director thrilled with Regions Bank being presenting sponsor of Mizzou-SLU hoops matchup

Dennis Gates’ Missouri men’s basketball team faces St. Louis University next Friday (November 6) in the Show-Me Showdown at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center.

Mizzou, Learfield and Mizzou Sports Properties have announced that Regions Bank has been named as the title sponsor for the event. It’s being called the Regions Bank Show Me Showdown.

While the rivalry dates to 1931, Mizzou and St. Louis University haven’t played in men’s basketball since 2001.

“We’re excited to renew our basketball rivalry with Saint Louis and are thrilled to have a terrific partner in Regions Bank as the presenting sponsor of the game. We’re grateful to see another powerful corporate brand in the St. Louis market invest in the value of partnering with Mizzou Athletics, continuing the momentum we’ve built in the region.” Mizzou athletic director Laird Veatch says, in a statement.