Saint Louis Billikens Continue Winning Streak
In a commanding performance, the No. 18 ranked Saint Louis Billikens earned their 18th consecutive victory by defeating Loyola of Chicago with a score of 86-59 on Friday evening. Trey Green and Ishan Sharma led the charge for Saint Louis, each contributing 14 points, while Quentin Jones scored 12 and Amari McCottry added 11 points. This triumph boosts the Billikens’ record to 24-1 overall and maintains their perfect Atlantic 10 conference record at 12-0, matching the best conference start in the program’s history set by the 2013-14 team.
Game Highlights
The turning point of the game came midway through the second half, during which Saint Louis displayed impressive shooting, converting 10 of their 12 attempts. Although Loyola, with Justin Moore scoring 12 points and Daniil Glazkov achieving a career-high of 11 points, managed to close the gap to just three points late in the first half, Saint Louis responded with a decisive 13-3 run that provided them the momentum they needed.
Following that, the Billikens extended their lead with significant runs of 10-2, 8-0, and 11-0, showcasing their offensive prowess and leaving Loyola struggling to keep pace. It marks the seventh time this season that Loyola has lost by 20 or more points, leaving them with a dismal record of 6-20, including 2-11 in the Atlantic 10.
Looking Ahead
With six games remaining in the regular season, Saint Louis holds a two-game advantage over Virginia Commonwealth in the conference standings. Their next matchup is scheduled against Rhode Island on Tuesday night, while Loyola Chicago will face Fordham on Wednesday.
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