ST. LOUIS — On Saturday night, the Saint Louis Billikens secured a decisive 78-57 victory against William Woods, an NAIA program. Gibson Jimerson was instrumental in this win, scoring 28 points and contributing three steals throughout the game.

His teammate Robbie Avila also had a notable performance, netting 23 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 9 for 15 from the field and 4 for 8 from the free-throw line. Avila’s performance included six rebounds, six assists, and four steals, showcasing his all-around skills. Dylan Warlick added to the team’s effort with nine points, having shot 3 for 5 from the field and a perfect 3 for 3 from the free-throw line.

For the Owls, Francis Okwuosah emerged as the leading scorer, contributing 16 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Henry Shannon III chipped in with 11 points, while Nathan Schwartze finished the game with eight points.

Saint Louis got off to a strong start, taking control of the game with 15:48 left in the first half and maintaining their lead throughout. By halftime, the Billikens were ahead 44-34, with Jimerson scoring 18 of those points. In the second half, they built on their lead, pushing it to 61-44 thanks to a quick 7-0 scoring streak. Avila led the charge in the second half with 11 points, helping to secure the win for Saint Louis in convincing fashion.