Saint Louis Billikens @ Southern Illinois Salukis
Johnson scores 31, Southern Illinois knocks off Saint Louis 101-62
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Xavier Johnson's 31 points led Southern Illinois past Saint Louis 101-62 on Saturday night.
Johnson added seven assists and five steals for the Salukis (5-2). Troy D'Amico scored 20 points and added three blocks. Clarence Rupert shot 6 of 6 from the field and 2 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points, while adding seven rebounds and three steals.
Tim Dalger led the Billikens (5-4) in scoring, finishing with 18 points. Kellen Thames added 10 points and 11 rebounds for Saint Louis. Gibson Jimerson also put up 10 points.
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Game Information
Carbondale, IL
Referee:Craig Murley
Referee:Edward Crenshaw
Referee:John St. Claire
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |
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