St. Louis coach Majerus to miss game

Feb 14, 2009 - 6:30 PM KINGSTON, Rhode Island (Ticker) -- St. Louis head coach Rick Majerus will miss Saturday's game against Rhode Island to be with his girlfriend, who was in a serious car accident.

Assistant coach Porter Moser will fill in for Majerus.

The Billikens (15-9, 6-4) are currently fifth in the Atlantic-10, two spots back of Rhode Island (17-8, 6-4).

"I had hoped to coach Saturday's game, but I feel compelled to help her at this difficult time," Majerus said.

The former longtime coach of Utah, Majerus is in his second season at St. Louis. He plans to return to practice on Monday.