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Fordham University at St. Louis University 20 January 2010
Saint Louis University Billikens (12-6, 3-1) dominated the Fordham University Rams (2-15, 0-5) with a 75-48 victory at the Chaifetz Arena (reported paid attendance = 7067). This was a game that was never a contest for the young Billikens team. SLU was led by sophomore forward Brian Conklin (15 pts, 5 rebounds), freshman forward Cody Ellis (14 pts, 9 rebounds), sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (13 pts, 5 assists), sophomore forward Willie Reed (10 pts, 6 rebounds), and freshman forward Jon Smith (8 pts, 8 rebounds). The Rams were led by freshman guard Lance Brown (15 pts, 8 rebounds) and freshman forward Chris Gaston (10 pts, 7 rebounds). Saint Louis shot 49% from the field (30% from 3-pt range) and 56% (5-9) from the charity line. Fordham shot 33% from the field (67% from 3-pt range) and 74% (14-19) from the charity line. The Billikens had 41 rebounds (14O, 27D), 18 assists, 12 steals, 3 blocked shots, and 11 turnovers as compared with 28 rebounds (6O, 22D), 9 assists, 7 steals, 4 blocked shots, and 20 turnovers by the Rams.

New Faces of Billikens Basketball

SLU sophomore forward Brian Conklin (14) scores over Fordham freshman forward Fahro Alihodzic (15). Conklin led the team with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 turnover. Alihodzic finished with 6 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, and 2 turnovers.

Billikens sophomore forward Willie Reed (33) played but 17 minutes but scored 10 points to go with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers.

SLU sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (3) contributed 13 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals.

Billikens freshman forward Jon Smith (21) jams in 2 points of his 8 points. Smith also had 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 blocked shot.

SLU freshman forward Cody Ellis (24) takes a 3-pt shot. Ellis finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 blocked shot, and 1 turnover.

Billikens sophomore guard Kyle Cassity (23) scored 2 of his 7 points against Rams freshman guard Lance Brown (5). Cassity finished with 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers. Brown finished with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 turnovers.

Fordham freshman forward Chris Gaston (33) was held to 10 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocked shots, and 4 turnovers.

Rams senior guard Brenton Butler (24) scores 2 of his 7 points over Billikens freshman guard Christian Salecich (15). Butler finished with 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 turnover. Salecich contributed 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 turnover.


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