| Saint
Louis University Billikens (12-9, 3-4) held the University
of Massachusetts Minutemen (14-7, 3-4) to 30% shooting (sophomore
guard Ricky Harris was held to 6 pts) and came away with a well-earned
71-59 victory at the Scottrade Center (reported attendance, 8602).
The Billikens played fairly good defense but still needs work
on 3-pt shots and free throws. The Billikens were led by junior
guards Tommie Liddell, III (16 pts, 9 rebounds, 3 turnovers)
and Kevin Lisch (16 pts, 2 rebounds, 4 assists), senior guard
Danny Brown (14 pts, 7 rebounds, 5 assists), and senior forward
Luke Meyer (9 pts, 9 rebounds). Saint Louis shot 46% from the
field (25% from 3-pt range) and 64% (18-28) from the charity
line. The Minutemen were led by senior forward Gary Forbes (20
pts, 4 rebounds, 3 turnovers), junior guard Chris Lowe (14 pts,
4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 turnovers), and senior forward Etienne
Brower (12 pts, 5 rebounds), while sophomore guard Ricky Harris
was held 14 pts below his 20-pt average. Massachusetts shot 30%
from the field (10% from 3-pt range) and 77% (17-22) from the
charity line. The Billikens had 44 rebounds (6O, 38D), 16 assists,
5 steals, 8 blocked shots, and 12 turnovers as compared with
40 rebounds (11O, 29D), 4 assists, 3 steals, 6 blocked shots,
and 12 turnovers by the Minutemen. |
