Jimerson scores 26 as Saint Louis takes down VCU 78-69
Brawl in stands causes delay in VCU-Saint Louis
The game between VCU and Saint Louis is delayed as fans in the stands break out into a fight.
ST. LOUIS -- — Gibson Jimerson scored 26 points as Saint Louis beat VCU 78-69 on Tuesday night.
Jimerson had five rebounds for the Billikens (13-8, 6-2 Atlantic 10 Conference). Kobe Johnson scored 19 points while going 6 of 10 from the floor, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and 5 for 6 from the free-throw line and added six rebounds. Robbie Avila shot 3 of 5 from the field and 8 for 8 from the foul line to finish with 14 points.
Zeb Jackson led the Rams (16-5, 6-2) in scoring, finishing with 15 points and two steals. Phillip Russell added 15 points for VCU. Max Shulga also had 14 points. The loss ended a six-game winning streak for the Rams.
A fight in the stands near the VCU bench caused the game to be delayed about seven minutes with 1:10 remaining.
Jimerson scored 10 points in the first half and Saint Louis went into the break trailing 31-28. Jimerson's 16-point second half helped Saint Louis finish off the nine-point victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Lamar Simpson
- James Breeding
- Tommy Morrissey
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-1 | - | 15-5 |
| VCU | 6-2 | 0.5 | 16-5 |
| Saint Louis | 6-2 | 0.5 | 13-8 |
| George Washington | 4-4 | 2.5 | 15-6 |
| Dayton | 4-4 | 2.5 | 14-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 4-4 | 2.5 | 13-8 |
| Massachusetts | 4-4 | 2.5 | 9-12 |
| Duquesne | 4-4 | 2.5 | 9-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-5 | 3 | 16-6 |
| Rhode Island | 4-5 | 3 | 15-6 |
| Davidson | 3-4 | 3 | 13-7 |
| La Salle | 3-5 | 3.5 | 11-10 |
| Fordham | 2-6 | 4.5 | 10-11 |
| Richmond | 2-6 | 4.5 | 7-14 |
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