Linssen scores 17 to lead Saint Louis past Dayton 72-61

ST. LOUIS -- — Marten Linssen had 17 points off the bench to carry Saint Louis to a 72-61 win over Dayton on Saturday.

Yuri Collins had 16 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Saint Louis (16-6, 7-2 Atlantic 10 Conference), which won its fifth straight game. Gibson Jimerson added 14 points. Fred Thatch Jr. had 12 points.

Kobe Elvis tied a career high with 20 points for the Flyers (15-8, 7-3). DaRon Holmes II added seven rebounds and three blocks.

The Billikens leveled the season series against the Flyers. Dayton defeated Saint Louis 68-63 on Jan. 11.

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