SLU can't complete comeback in 61-56 loss to Southern Illinois
Hasahn French, pictured here earlier in the season, had 13 points and nine rebounds for Saint Louis. Hasahn French, pictured here earlier in the season, had 13 points and nine rebounds for Saint Louis.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sean Lloyd Jr. had 13 points and nine rebounds, Armon Fletcher also scored 13 points and Southern Illinois beat Saint Louis 61-56 on Wednesday night.
Southern Illinois led 27-23 at halftime and extended it to 50-40 on Lloyd's 3-pointer. Demarius Jacobs' 3-pointer with 58 seconds left pulled Saint Louis to 56-52 and after back-to-back turnovers, Marcus Bartley made two free throws to extend SIU's lead to 58-52.
Jordan Goodwin got Saint Louis within 60-56 and SIU missed four free throws on its next two trips to the line, but Javon Bess was off on a 3-pointer and an inside shot. Fletcher was fouled with five seconds left after grabbing a defensive rebound and he made 1 of 2 free throws.
Kavion Pippen added 10 points for Southern Illinois (6-3) and Thik Bol had six points, six rebounds and five blocks.
Hasahn French had 13 points and nine rebounds for Saint Louis (6-2). Goodwin added 12 points and Carte'Are Gordon had 11. The Billikens shot just 33 percent from the field, including 6 of 26 from distance. Saint Louis hosts Oregon State on Sunday.