ST. LOUIS – Gibson Jimerson's 19 points led six Saint Louis players in double figures, and a hot-shooting first half carried the Billikens past George Washington 96-91 Saturday afternoon at Chaifetz Arena.
 
SLU improved to 10-17 overall and 3-11 in the Atlantic 10 Conference. George Washington, which posted a 10th straight defeat, fell to 14-13, 3-11.
 
Cian Medley tallied a career-high 14 points and matched his career best with a game-high seven assists. Medley was 6-of-8 from the free throw line, recording career highs in makes and attempts. Larry Hughes II also tossed in 14 points, including 11 in the second half.
 
Terrence Hargrove Jr. scored 13 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds. Kellen Thames had 11 points, and Bradley Ezewiro added 10 to go with seven rebounds. Djordje Curcic contributed career highs of nine points and five assists; his points were scored on three 3-pointers netted in a span of less than two minutes in the first half, giving SLU a big spark.
 
The Billikens topped the 80-point mark for a fourth time in five games. They were 27-of-33 (81.8 percent) from the foul line, setting their season highs for makes and attempts in an A-10 game.
 
Following four ties and five lead changes, Saint Louis took the lead for good, 18-16, with 12:18 to play in the first half. The Billikens were on top 41-34 when they began a 14-3 run with a torrid shooting streak, scoring on five of six possessions including four 3-pointers – two apiece from Jimerson and Thames – to build a 55-37 cushion.
 
It was 55-42 at intermission as SLU established a season high for points in a first half. The Billikens shot 65.5 percent (19-of-29) overall and 63.2 percent (12-of-19) in the opening 20 minutes.
 
After George Washington trimmed the Billikens' lead to 77-72 at the 7:55 mark, Saint Louis regained a double-digit advantage, 86-75, with 3:40 to play. Seven of the nine points during that stretch were scored at the foul line.
 
The Revolutionaries were not done, however, pulling to within two points on three occasions in the final minute. But each time the Billikens converted two free throws on their ensuing possession to remain in control.
 
Saint Louis hosts Richmond Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. The Spiders were tied with Loyola Chicago atop the A-10 entering their game vs. Davidson Saturday night.