Johnson scores 31, Southern Illinois knocks off Saint Louis 101-62
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Xavier Johnson's 31 points led Southern Illinois past Saint Louis 101-62 on Saturday night.
Johnson added seven assists and five steals for the Salukis (5-2). Troy D'Amico scored 20 points and added three blocks. Clarence Rupert shot 6 of 6 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding seven rebounds and three steals.
Tim Dalger led the Billikens (5-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Kellen Thames added 10 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Gibson Jimerson also put up 10 points.
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Game Information
Banterra Center
8:30 PM, 2 December 2023
Carbondale, IL
Attendance: 5,021
- Referees:
- Craig Murley
- Edward Crenshaw
- John St. Claire
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-1 | - | 14-5 |
| VCU | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Saint Louis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 11-7 |
| Duquesne | 4-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Rhode Island | 3-3 | 2 | 14-4 |
| La Salle | 2-2 | 2 | 10-7 |
| George Washington | 2-3 | 2.5 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Davidson | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Massachusetts | 2-3 | 2.5 | 7-11 |
| Richmond | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Fordham | 0-5 | 4.5 | 8-10 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Belmont | 6-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
| Drake | 5-2 | 1.5 | 15-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 5-2 | 1.5 | 11-7 |
| UIC | 5-3 | 2 | 12-6 |
| Murray State | 4-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Indiana State | 3-4 | 3.5 | 9-9 |
| Illinois State | 3-5 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 4 | 10-9 |
| Evansville | 3-5 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-5 | 4.5 | 7-11 |
| Missouri State | 0-8 | 7 | 7-12 |
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