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Saint Louis Downs Evansville 83-65 - Match Report
Gibson Jimerson scored 18 points leading Saint Louis to a 83-65 victory over Evansville at Chaifetz Arena on Saturday.
Saint Louis earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -23.5-point spread.
Francis Okoro had 16 points for Saint Louis and Javonte Perkins chipped in with 13 points. Yuri Collins had 13 assists for them, while Javon Pickett was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Evansville got 14 points from Yacine Toumi in a losing cause and another 11 points from Antoine Smith Jr.. Kenny Strawbridge Jr. contributed 4 assists for them, while Yacine Toumi had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Evansville were victorious, as the score was 39-38 at the break.
Saint Louis had a 42-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Saint Louis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Memphis. Evansville will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Southeast Missouri State.