Dayton Flyers @ Saint Louis Billikens
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
DAY | 30 | 35 | 65 |
SLU | 36 | 39 | 75 |
Bess' 20 points help Saint Louis hold off Dayton, 75-65
ST. LOUIS -- Javon Bess scored 20 points and Saint Louis won for the third time in its last four games, holding off Dayton 75-65 in an Atlantic 10 battle Saturday afternoon.
The Billikens bounced back from a 75-74 overtime loss to Virginia Commonwealth after a 13-point second-half lead evaporated.
Jordan Davis dunked with 7:59 left to get Dayton within one, 54-53, but Bess answered with a jumper and Jordan Goodwin dunked to start an 11-0 run that made it 65-53 with 4:50 remaining. Darrell Davis hit a 3 with 2:29 left to get Dayton within five, 67-62, but Hasahn French dunked and Jalen Johnson, Davell Roby and Bess each hit a pair of free throws to put the game out of reach.
Johnson finished with 16 points and Roby added 14 for Saint Louis (11-11, 4-5).
Josh Cunningham scored 16 to lead the Flyers (10-11, 4-5). Jalen Crutcher added 14 points, Jordan Davis had 11 and Darrell Davis 10.
Game Information
St. Louis, MO
Referee:Tony Chiazza
Referee:Jeremy Mosier
Referee:Scott Arbogast
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 7-0 | - | 19-1 |
| George Mason | 6-0 | 0.5 | 18-1 |
| Dayton | 5-1 | 1.5 | 14-5 |
| VCU | 4-2 | 2.5 | 13-6 |
| Davidson | 4-2 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| George Washington | 3-3 | 3.5 | 12-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Richmond | 3-4 | 4 | 13-7 |
| La Salle | 3-4 | 4 | 7-13 |
| Rhode Island | 2-4 | 4.5 | 11-8 |
| Duquesne | 2-4 | 4.5 | 10-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1-6 | 6 | 12-8 |
| Fordham | 1-6 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-6 | 6 | 5-15 |
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