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Men's Basketball
Eastern Illinois University at St. Louis University 29 December 2009
Saint Louis University Billikens (9-4, 0-0) won easily 60-42 over Eastern Illinois University Panthers (7-5, 0-0) at the Chaifetz Arena (reported paid attendance = 7354). In a game that played closer than the score reflects, the Billikens were led by sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (19 pts, 7 assists), sophomore center Willie Reed (13 pts, 5 rebounds, 3 blocked shots), freshman guard Justin Jordan (9 pts, 4 rebounds), and sophomore forward Brian Conklin (8 pts, 6 rebounds). The Panthers were led by junior guard Tyler Laser (11 pts, 7 rebounds) and freshman forward Shaun Pratl (11 pts, 6 rebounds). Saint Louis shot 40% from the field (32% from 3-pt range) and 56% (5-9) from the charity line. EIU shot 30% from the field (33% from 3-pt range) and 71% (5-7) from the charity line. The Billikens had 35 rebounds (11O, 24D), 16 assists, 6 steals, 10 blocked shots, and 8 turnovers as compared with 41 rebounds (17O, 24D), 9 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocked shots, and 15 turnovers by the Bears.

New Faces of Billikens Basketball

SLU sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (3) waited until the second half to turn on his offense. Mitchell finished with a game-high 19 points, 7 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 turnover.

Billikens sophomore center Willie Reed (33) scored many of his points from the lane and close to the basket. Reed had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 blocks, and 2 turnovers. Defending on the play is Panthers freshman forward Shaun Pratl (21), who collected 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 3 turnovers.

SLU sophomore forward Brian Conklin (14) scores inside on his way to 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Billikens freshman forward Jon Smith (21) jams in 2 points of his 4 points. Smith also had 5 rebounds, 3 blocked shots, and 1 steal.

SLU freshman guard Justin Jordan (12) readies for an easy shot. Jordan finished with 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 turnovers.

EIU senior guard Tyler Laser (2) was held under his per game average. Laser scored 11 points to go with 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot, and 2 turnovers.

Panthers sophomore guard Jeremy Granger (12) was held in check by the Billikens. Granger finished with 1 point, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 turnovers.

EIU senior forward Edin Suljic (41) scored 6 points and collected 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot, and 4 turnovers.


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