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Marquette University at Saint Louis University 14 January 2000
Saint Louis University (8-7) started off the weekend hosting C-USA opponent Marquette University (12-3) in front of 1007 fans in the Bauman-Eberhardt Athletic Center. The Billikens fell behind early in the game, trailing 22-33 at halftime, and got within 8 points during the second half. The Golden Eagles height advantage resulted in an edge in rebounding and blocks. Inside scoring and rebounding by Marquette's senior center Abbie Willenborg (34) gave SLU more than they could handle in their 50-64 loss.


Marquette's senior center Abbie Willenborg (34) pumped in a game-high 17 points and 14 rebounds Defending on the play is SLU freshman center Amie Van Deurzen (34), who finished the game with 6 points and 3 rebounds.


Golden Eagle Kiesha Oliver (24) contributed 7 points in 22 minutes of action.

Billiken junior center Bridget Beckmann (52) led the team with 11 points, on 3 for 17 shooting, to go with her 7 rebounds, all against taller defenders.

Marquette junior Heidi Bowman (41) was able to score 11 points and pull down 5 rebounds.

SLU senior guard Mandy Lueking (12) finished with 10 points on 3 for 16 shooting including 0 for 5 from 3-pt range. Senior Kara Wile (10) trails the play and contributed a game-high 9 assists.


Billiken freshman forward Christan Shelton (14) was a bright spot in the lineup with 9 points and a team-high 11 rebounds in 35 minutes of action.

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