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Men's Basketball
Austin Peay State University at St. Louis University 12 November 2010
Saint Louis University Billikens (0-1) lost the first regular season game of 2010-2011, 64-62, against the visiting Austin Peay State University Governors (1-0) at the Chaifetz Arena (reported attendance = 7511). Because Kwamain Mitchell and Willie Reed have not returned to the team, Rick Majerus is again faced with starting a very young and inexperienced group of players in his fourth season as head coach. SLU trailed 36-32 at the half . The game was characterized by poor ball handling and mediocre success at the free-throw line. Neither team was able to dominate or pull away. The Billikens were led by junior guard Kyle Cassity (16 pts, 5 assists). The Governors were led by junior guards Josh Terry (18 pts, 3 rebounds, 3 assists) and Tyshwan Edmondson (17 pts, 6 rebounds). Saint Louis shot 47% from the field (22% from 3-pt range) and 67% (14-21) from the charity line. Austin Peay shot 48% from the field (50% from 3-pt range) and 70% (19-27) from the charity line. The Billikens had 23 rebounds (6O, 17D), 12 assists, 9 steals, 7 blocked shots, and 13 turnovers as compared with 32 rebounds (10O, 22D), 11 assists, 8 steals, 2 blocked shots, and 16 turnovers by the Governors.

A Few New Faces of Billikens Basketball

SLU junior guard Kyle Cassity (23) lays in an easy basket on his way to 16 points, 5 assists, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot, and 3 turnovers.

Austin Peay junior guard Josh Terry (23) scores over SLU junior forward Brian Conklin (14). Terry finished with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 blocked shot, and 3 turnovers. Conklin had 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 2 blocked shots.

Governors junior guard Tyshwan Edmondson (12) matches up against Billikens freshman guard Jordair Jett (5). Edmondson scored 17 points to go with 6 rebounds and 1 turnover. Jett scored 9 points and collected 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot, and 3 turnovers.

Billikens freshman guard Mike McCall (11) brings the ball up against Governors senior guard Caleb Brown (3). McCall finished the game with 9 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 2 turnovers. Brown had 2 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 6 turnovers.

SLU junior forward Brian Conklin (14) blocks the shot from Austin Peay junior center John Fraley (21). Fraley finished with 5 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal, and 3 turnovers.

Austin Peay junior forward Melvin Baker (20) shoots over SLU sophomore forward Codie Ellis (24). Baker had 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 blocked shot, and 1 turnover.

Billikens sophomore forward Codie Ellis (24) prepares to shoot. Ellis finished the game with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 blocked shot, and 1 turnover.

Billikens freshman center Rob Loe (51) tries to block a shot from Governors junior forward Melvin Baker (20). Loe finished with 7 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 turnover.


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