| SLU
Billikens (10-7, 1-2) played their second straight ranked team
but this time came away with a hard fought 68-61 victory over
#21 University of Rhode Island
Rams (15-3, 1-2) at the Scottrade Center (reported attendance,
8251). The Billikens shot well against the Rams, while the Rams
failed to capitalize on many second chances (URI held a clear
offensive rebound advantage). Based on their play and an examination
of their schedule, it seems difficult to justify the ranking
this early in the season. The Billikens were led by junior guard
Tommie Liddell, III (22 pts, 6 rebounds), freshman guard Paul
Eckerle (13 pts), and senior forward Luke Meyer (12 pts, 5 rebounds,
3 assists). Saint Louis shot 55% from the field (47% from 3-pt
range) and 67% (12-18) from the charity line. The Rams were led
by senior forward Will Daniels (12 pts), senior guard Parfait
Bitee (11 pts), sophomore forward Lamonte Ulmer (11 pts, 10 rebounds),
junior guard Jimmy Baron (10 pts), and junior forward Kahiem
Seawright (8 pts, 9 rebounds). Rhode Island shot 34% from the
field (31% from 3-pt range) and 63% (10-16) from the charity
line. The Billikens had 36 rebounds (4O, 32D), 14 assists, 3
steals, 1 blocked shot, and 18 turnovers as compared with 39
rebounds (18O, 21D), 6 assists, 11 steals, 2 blocked shots, and
12 turnovers by the Rams. |
