Jimerson scores 20, Saint Louis knocks off Illinois State 80-71
ST. LOUIS -- — Gibson Jimerson scored 20 points as Saint Louis beat Illinois State 80-71 on Saturday night.
Jimerson added five rebounds for the Billikens (3-0). Sincere Parker added 19 points while going 8 of 17 (2 for 5 from 3-point range), and they also had nine rebounds. Terrence Hargrove Jr. was 3 of 8 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 12 points.
The Redbirds (1-1) were led by Malachi Poindexter, who posted 19 points and six rebounds. Dalton Banks added 17 points for Illinois State. Myles Foster also had 10 points and seven rebounds.
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Saint Louis plays Thursday against Wyoming, and Illinois State hosts Eastern Illinois on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mark Schnur
- Jerry Heater
- Jeff Pon
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 0-4 |
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