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SLU notches another win, now 6-0
Javonte Perkins poured in 20 points as Saint Louis walked away with an 80-69 win over NC State at Chaifetz Arena. Saint Louis outscored North Carolina State 32-14 over the final 11 minutes. The win lifted the Billikens to 6-and-0 for the first time since the 2011-12 season.
Perkins tied for game-high scoring honors including 16 in a second half that saw Saint Louis shoot 59 percent (17-of-29) from the field. Perkins matched his season high of five rebounds. Jordan Goodwin registered his 28th career double-double, and fifth in six games this season, with 16 points and a season- and game-high 15 rebounds. Goodwin added a season- and game-high five assists.
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SLU Billikens off to first 5-0 start since 2013-14
Jordan Goodwin posted game highs of 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead Saint Louis to a 78-59 victory over Indiana State at Chaifetz Arena. The win lifted the Billikens to 5-and-0 for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
Goodwin, whose 22 points are also his season high, was joined in double figures by Javonte Perkins (18) and Marten Linssen (10). Goodwin also matched his season best of 11 rebounds to lead Saint Louis to a 39-26 advantage on the glass. Yuri Collins led all players with a season-high 10 assists and added a game-high and season-high-tying three steals. Hasahn French scored eight points, equaled his season high of eight rebounds, and added a game- and season-high three blocks.