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Men's Basketball
Princeton University at St. Louis University 24 March 2010
Saint Louis University Billikens (23-11) had an easier time to the finals of the College Basketball Invitational with a convincing 69-59 victory over the Princeton University Tigers (22-9) at the Chaifetz Arena (reported paid attendance = 4682). Sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell led SLU with 17 first-half points and to an early 38-29 halftime lead. The Billikens were led by sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (21 pts, 5 assists), sophomore forward Willie Reed (20 pts, 10 rebounds), sophomore forward Brian Conklin (9 pts, 4 rebounds), and freshman forward Cody Ellis (9 pts, 4 rebounds). The Tigers were led by junior forward Kareem Maddox (16 pts, 5 rebounds), sophomore guard Douglas Davis (14 pts), and junior guard Dan Mavraides (8 pts). Saint Louis shot 55% from the field (50% from 3-pt range) and 63% (17-27) from the charity line. Princeton shot 44% from the field (31% from 3-pt range) and 78% (14-18) from the charity line. The Billikens had 29 rebounds (8O, 21D), 10 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocked shots, and 12 turnovers as compared with 26 rebounds (8O, 18D), 9 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocked shots, and 14 turnovers by the Tigers.

New Faces of Billikens Basketball

SLU sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (3) drives against the taller Princeton junior forward Kareem Maddox (23). Mitchell finished with a game-high 21 points, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 2 turnovers.

Billikens sophomore forward Willie Reed (33) goes up against Tigers junior forward Kareem Maddox (23) and freshman forward Ian Hummer (34). Reed collected 20 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 blocked shot. Hummer contributed 6 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal, and 3 turnovers.

Princeton junior forward Kareem Maddox struggles inside against SLU freshman forward Cory Remekun (32). Maddox finished with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocked shots, and 3 turnovers.

Tiger sophomore guard Douglas Davis (20) faced off against Billiken sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (3). Davis contributed 14 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers.

Billikens sophomore forward Brian Conklin (24) scores inside of Tigers senior center Zach Finley (24). Conklin collected 9 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 turnover. Finley finished with 2 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, a blocked shot, and 3 turnovers.

SLU freshman forward Cody Ellis (24) fends off Princeton junior forward Kareem Maddox (23). Ellis contributed 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 turnovers.

Princeton junior guard Dan Mavraides (33) shoots over SLU sophomore guard Kyle Cassity (23). Mavraides finished with 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist. Cassity finished with 5 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 blocked shot, and 3 turnovers.

Tigers senior center Pawel Buczak (55) scores 2 of his 6 points against Billikens freshman forward Cody Ellis (24). Buczak also had 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 2 turnovers.


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