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| Saint Louis University Billikens (0-0, 0-0) in their first exhibition game of the new season defeated the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Lions (0-0, 0-0) 79-51 at the Chaifetz Arena (reported paid attendance = n/a). At present, this year's team fields four sophomores and seven freshman, with the lone junior (Paul Eckerle) out for the year due to a knee injury. The Billikens were led by sophomore center Willie Reed (19 pts, 7 rebounds), freshman forward Jon Smith (10 pts, 7 rebounds), sophomore guard Kyle Cassity (9 pts), and freshman guard Christian Salecich (9 pts, 5 assists, 3 steals). The Lions, in their first year of Division II play, were led by junior forward Josh Simmons (11 pts, 3 steals) and freshman center Dean Neville (9 pts). Saint Louis shot 55% from the field (31% from 3-pt range) and 40% (8-20) from the charity line. UAFS shot 39% from the field (29% from 3-pt range) and 42% (5-12) from the charity line. The Billikens had 36 rebounds (13O, 23D), 17 assists, 12 steal, 1 blocked shot, and 16 turnovers as compared with 34 rebounds (13O, 21D), 9 assists, 9 steals, 1 blocked shot, and 23 turnovers by the Lions. |
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