| SLU
(3-10, 1-0) began their last C-USA season (and ended a four-game
losing streak) with a 57-41 victory over the visiting Tulane
University Green Wave (6-6, 0-1) at the Savvis Center (reported
attendance, 7,486). The Billikens took a 27-18 lead at intermission
behind the scoring of senior forward Izik Ohanon (8 pts), junior
forward Vas'Shun Newborne (4 pts), and freshman guard Danny Brown
(4 pts). Ohanon finished with 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists
while senior guard Reggie Bryant returned to action with 12 points,
7 rebounds, and 1 assist. The Billikens shot 43% from the field
(30% from 3-pt range) and 75% from the charity line. The Green
Wave were led by junior center Quincy Davis (10 pts, 5 rebounds,
1 assist), freshman guard Taylor Rochestie (9 pts, 4 rebounds,
2 assists), and sophomore forward Kory Castine (6 pts, 3 rebounds,
3 assists). Tulane shot 35% from the field (20% from 3-pt range)
and 75% from the charity line. SLU had 33 rebounds (8O, 25D),
12 assists, 8 steals, and 14 turnovers as compared with 29 rebounds
(7O, 22D), 10 assists, 5 steals, and 19 turnovers by Tulane. |
