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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 1-0 | - | 10-0 |
| Belmont | 1-0 | - | 9-2 |
| Bradley | 1-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Murray State | 1-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Indiana State | 1-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Illinois State | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| UIC | 0-1 | 1 | 6-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Valparaiso | 0-1 | 1 | 5-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-1 | 1 | 5-6 |
| Evansville | 0-1 | 1 | 3-7 |
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