| The DePaul
University Blue Demons (15-5, 7-2) handed the SLU
Billikens (5-16, 3-6) their fourth straight loss, a close 56-53
contest at the Savvis Center (reported attendance, 7,635). With
a losing regular season record virtually guaranteed, the Billikens
tried another starting lineup and trailed at the half 26-25.
SLU was led by freshman guard Dwayne Polk (16 pts), sophomore
center Ian Vouyoukas (10 pts, 5 rebounds), and freshman guard
Luke Meyer (9 pts). SLU needs to make more shots, baskets and
free throws, plain and simple. The Billikens shot 47% from the
field (27% from 3-pt range) and 67% from the charity line. The
Blue Demons were led by senior forward Quemont Greer (16 pts),
sophomore guard Sammy Mejia (15 pts), and senior guard Drake
Diener (12 pts). DePaul shot 39% from the field (31% from 3-pt
range) and 67% from the charity line. SLU had 24 rebounds (6O,
18D), 11 assists, 7 steals, 4 blocked shots, and 9 turnovers
as compared with 36 rebounds (17O, 19D), 10 assists, 6 steals,
4 blocked shots, and 10 turnovers by DePaul. |
