Smith, Elvis score 14 apiece; Dayton beats Saint Louis 68-63
DAYTON, Ohio -- — Malachi Smith and Kobe Elvis posted 14 points apiece as Dayton edged past Saint Louis 68-63 on Tuesday night.
DaRon Holmes II added 11 points and five blocks for Dayton (10-6, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Toumani Camara had nine rebounds.
After entering halftime with a 36-26 advantage, Dayton managed to hang on for the 5-point victory despite being outscored by five points in the second half. The Billikens' 26 points in the first half were a season low for the team.
Gibson Jimerson scored a season-high 23 points for the Billikens (10-5, 1-1). Terrence Hargrove Jr. added 14 points. Fred Thatch Jr. had 10 points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian O'Connell
- John Gaffney
- Ray Natili
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 3-0 | - | 10-6 |
| St. Bonaventure | 2-1 | 1 | 14-2 |
| George Washington | 2-1 | 1 | 13-3 |
| VCU | 2-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| George Mason | 2-1 | 1 | 11-5 |
| Richmond | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Duquesne | 2-1 | 1 | 7-9 |
| Davidson | 1-1 | 1.5 | 11-4 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-5 |
| Rhode Island | 1-2 | 2 | 12-3 |
| Dayton | 1-2 | 2 | 11-5 |
| Saint Joseph's | 1-2 | 2 | 10-6 |
| Massachusetts | 1-2 | 2 | 6-10 |
| La Salle | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-7 |
| Fordham | 0-3 | 3 | 8-8 |
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