Billikens Win Again, Improve to 16-1 in 78-56 Victory Over Fordham | Billikens Central Postgame

Saint Louis continued its red-hot run Wednesday night, rolling past Fordham 78–56 to improve to an impressive 16–1 on the season. The Billikens weathered early scoring droughts against Fordham’s zone defense, then flipped the game with decisive runs that showcased their discipline, shooting, and depth Once again, Kellen Thames stole the spotlight. Playing just 18 minutes off the bench, Thames poured in 16 points, scoring at a nearly point-per-minute pace while igniting the crowd with explosive finishes at the rim. SLU’s bench production remained a major factor, and the Billikens used clutch three-point shooting to punish Fordham’s zone, finishing 12-of-30 from deep and continuing a recent stretch of elite perimeter efficiency The game’s turning point came during a first-half run sparked by Deion Brown’s momentum-swinging three that helped SLU rip off a decisive 15–2 surge. From there, the Billikens never looked back. Quentin Jones delivered a well-rounded performance with 13 points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, while Amari McCottry rebounded from a slow start to finish strong with 12 points, key threes, and dominant work on the glass With crisp ball movement, just six turnovers, and stifling defense, SLU once again showed why it’s being labeled one of the most exciting teams in college basketball. The Billikens now turn their attention to another home matchup as they continue to build momentum in Atlantic 10 play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices