ST. LOUIS — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Gibson Jimerson made a significant impact by scoring 28 points, propelling Saint Louis to a narrow victory over Saint Bonaventure with a final score of 73-68.

Jimerson also contributed to the team’s efforts by grabbing six rebounds for the Billikens, who now hold an overall record of 10-6 and remain unbeaten in the Atlantic 10 Conference at 3-0. Isaiah Swope had a solid performance as well, tallying 16 points with a shooting line of 5 of 13 from the field, which included 3 for 10 from beyond the arc, and he converted 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Robbie Avila chipped in with 14 points, successfully making 5 of 9 shots, although he struggled from 3-point territory with just 1 for 5, while also hitting all of his three free throws.

For Saint Bonaventure, who experienced their first defeat after an eight-game winning streak, Chance Moore stood out with a strong showing, finishing the game with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Noel Brown contributed 16 points and seven rebounds, while Lajae Jones added 12 points along with six rebounds.

Saint Louis showcased solid first-half performance with Swope scoring 12 points, allowing them to lead 34-28 at halftime. Jimerson took over in the second half, amassing 17 points, which played a crucial role in clinching the five-point victory for the Billikens.

Looking ahead, Saint Louis will face VCU next Tuesday in an away game, while Saint Bonaventure prepares to host La Salle on Saturday.