Saint Louis Triumphs Over Duquesne
In a notable Atlantic 10 matchup on Saturday evening, No. 23 Saint Louis claimed victory with a final score of 91-76 against Duquesne, marking their 21st consecutive win on home turf.
Key Performers
Leading the charge for the Billikens, Robbie Avila showcased a stellar performance, netting 21 out of his total 23 points in the second half alone. Fellow teammates Quentin Jones contributed 17 points, while Trey Green and Paul Otieno added 14 and 13 points respectively, coming off the bench to bolster the team’s offensive efforts.
On the other side of the court, Duquesne’s Tarence Guinyard had a standout game, scoring 27 points. His teammate, Jimmie Williams, also contributed with 16 points. However, the Dukes have found themselves struggling recently, suffering their third consecutive loss after a five-game winning streak.
Shooting Performance
Saint Louis displayed impressive shooting skills, converting 54% of their field goals, with an outstanding 57% accuracy from three-point range (16 of 28). Despite a moment of tension when Avila picked up his fourth foul and Duquesne capitalized on it with a 7-0 run to narrow the gap to 76-74, Green swiftly responded by scoring the next eight points. The Billikens then secured the game with a decisive 15-2 run.
Game Dynamics
After trailing 41-39 at halftime, Saint Louis kicked off the second half with a powerful 16-4 surge, overcoming their recent trend of being behind at the break in four consecutive competitions.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Duquesne will attempt to rebound against Rhode Island on Wednesday, while Saint Louis prepares to host Loyola of Chicago on the same night.
