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Men's Basketball
Xavier University at St. Louis University 24 February 2010
Saint Louis University Billikens (18-9, 9-4) were on the losing end of a 73-71 duel with Xavier University Musketeers (20-7, 11-2) at the Chaifetz Arena (reported paid attendance = 10,008, with some season ticket holders absent). Xavier ended SLU's six-game winning streak by matching field-goal percentages and taking advantage of offensive rebounding and free-throw opportunities. SLU led 34-28 at the half but trailed by 13 points at the 7:33 mark in the second half and mounted an effective effort to cut the lead to 2 points with a minute to go. The Billikens were led by sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (21 pts, 4 assists), freshman forward Cody Ellis (19 pts), and sophomore forward Willie Reed (18 pts, 13 rebounds. 4 blocked shots). The Musketeers were led by sophomore guard Jordan Crawford (26 pts, 5 rebounds), senior center Jason Love (21 pts, 9 rebounds), and sophomore guard Terrell Holloway (9 pts, 5 rebounds, 3 assists). Saint Louis shot 46% from the field (40% from 3-pt range) and 56% (9-16) from the charity line. Xavier shot 48% from the field (46% from 3-pt range) and 80% (8-10) from the charity line. The Billikens had 28 rebounds (7O, 21D), 17 assists, 5 steals, 6 blocked shots, and 6 turnovers as compared with 42 rebounds (14O, 28D), 7 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocked shots, and 9 turnovers by the Musketeers.

New Faces of Billikens Basketball

Xavier sophomore guard Jordan Crawford (55) led all scorers with 26 points to go with 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 3 turnovers. SLU sophomore guard Kyle Cassity (23) tried to contain him. Cassity finished with 5 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 blocked shot, and 1 turnover.

Musketeer senior center Jason Love (31) scores inside of Billiken sophomore forward Willie Reed (33). Love contributed 21 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 blocked shots, and 1 turnover.

SLU sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (3) drives past Xavier sophomore guard Terrell Holloway (52). Mitchell finished with 21 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 1 turnover.

Billiken freshman forward Cody Ellis (24) drives inside on his way to 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 blocked shot, and 1 turnover.

Billiken sophomore forward Willie Reed (33) scores inside of Musketeer senior center Jason Love (31). Reed contributed 18 points, 13 rebounds, 4 blocked shots, and 1 turnover.

Xavier sophomore guard Terrell Holloway (52) shoots over SLU sophomore guard Kwamain Mitchell (3). Holloway finished with 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 turnovers.

Musketeer junior forward Jamal McLean (22) tries to shoot over Billiken forward Willie Reed (33). McLean contributed 7 points, 6 rebounds, 1 blocked shot, and 2 turnovers.

SLU freshman guard Justin Jordan (12) scored 6 points, to go with 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 turnover in 19 minutes of action.


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