Richmond narrowly beats Saint Louis 68-66
RICHMOND, Va. -- — Tyler Burton had 23 points to lead Richmond past Saint Louis 68-66.
Francis Okoro converted a two-point play with 2:45 left to pull Saint Louis within two, but the Spiders were able to hold off the Billikens.
Jacob Gilyard had 15 points for Richmond (19-10, 10-6 Atlantic 10 Conference), which earned its fourth consecutive home victory. Nick Sherod added 13 points.
Francis Okoro scored a career-high 23 points for the Billikens (19-10, 10-6). Fred Thatch Jr. added 15 points.
The Spiders evened the season series against the Billikens. Saint Louis defeated Richmond 76-69 on Jan. 2.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian Dorsey
- Clarence Armstrong
- Jeffrey Anderson
2023-24 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Richmond | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
Loyola Chicago | 15-3 | - | 23-10 |
Massachusetts | 11-7 | 4 | 20-11 |
VCU | 11-7 | 4 | 24-14 |
Duquesne | 10-8 | 5 | 25-12 |
George Mason | 9-9 | 6 | 20-12 |
St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 20-13 |
Saint Joseph's | 9-9 | 6 | 21-14 |
La Salle | 6-12 | 9 | 16-17 |
Fordham | 6-12 | 9 | 13-20 |
Rhode Island | 6-12 | 9 | 12-20 |
Davidson | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
Saint Louis | 5-13 | 10 | 13-20 |
George Washington | 4-14 | 11 | 15-17 |