Ishan Sharma’s 15 points off the bench, including 5 three-pointers, led No. 19 Saint Louis to an 82-58 victory over La Salle, extending their winning streak to 17 games and marking the best start in program history.
In a dominant performance, Ishan Sharma came off the bench to score 15 points on five 3-pointers, leading No. 19 Saint Louis to an 82-58 victory over La Salle on Saturday. This win extends the Billikens’ winning streak to 17 games, their best start in program history.
Quentin Jones and Amari McCottry each added 13 points, while Robbie Avila contributed nine points and eight assists. The Billikens’ defense held La Salle to just 32.8% shooting, continuing their dominance as the top defensive team in NCAA Division I, holding opponents to 36.5% shooting this season.
The Billikens’ 19th consecutive win at home, dating back to last season, is a testament to their consistency and dominance on their home court. This conference start is their best since going 12-0 in the 2013-2014 season.
La Salle, playing without second-leading scorer Jerome Brewer Jr., struggled to keep up. Rob Dockery led the Explorers with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Billikens’ defensive pressure.
Saint Louis pulled away with a decisive 12-0 run in the second half, highlighted by Ishan Sharma’s sharpshooting and key contributions from Brady Dunlap. The Billikens’ ability to score from beyond the arc and maintain defensive intensity was the difference-maker in this game.
Up next, La Salle will host VCU on Wednesday, while Saint Louis will visit Loyola Chicago on Friday. The Billikens will look to continue their historic season and extend their winning streak in their next matchup.
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