Rhode Island Rams @ Saint Louis Billikens
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
URI | 32 | 34 | 66 |
SLU | 38 | 43 | 81 |
Avila's 22 help Saint Louis knock off Rhode Island 81-66
ST. LOUIS -- — Robbie Avila scored 22 points as Saint Louis beat Rhode Island 81-66 on Saturday.
Avila added six rebounds for the Billikens (15-12, 8-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Gibson Jimerson scored 21 points while going 7 of 18 (5 for 14 from 3-point range) and added 11 rebounds. Amari McCottry had 13 points and shot 4 for 6 (2 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line.
Jamarques Lawrence led the way for the Rams (17-9, 6-8) with 19 points. David Green added 16 points for Rhode Island. Sebastian Thomas also recorded eight points, nine assists and two steals.
NEXT UP
Saint Louis next plays Tuesday against Davidson on the road, and Rhode Island will host Dayton on Wednesday.
------
The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Game Information
St. Louis, MO
Referee:Mike Roberts
Referee:Michael Kitts
Referee:Chase Shaw
2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 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 |
Men's College Basketball News
2026 NBA draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects
14h
Highlight: No. 24 Arkansas blanks Missouri to secure series win
2d
Highlight: South Carolina holds off late push from Kentucky
2d
