Collins scores 24 to carry Saint Louis past Richmond 76-69

ST. LOUIS -- — Yuri Collins had a career-high 24 points as Saint Louis beat Richmond 76-69 in the Billikens' Atlantic 10 Conference opener on Sunday.

Gibson Jimerson had 17 points for Saint Louis (9-4). Jordan Nesbitt added 12 points, while Francis Okoro had eight rebounds.

Tyler Burton had 24 points and 12 rebounds to pace the Spiders (9-6, 0-2). Grant Golden added 14 points and 10 boards. Jacob Gilyard had 12 points.

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