WASHINGTON, D.C. – Saint Louis started its Atlantic 10 Conference roadtrip on a high note Wednesday afternoon, defeating George Washington 2-0 at the GW Soccer Field.Â
The Billikens move to 6-2-4 overall and 3-0-1 in A-10 play. The win helps the Billikens stay near the top of the A-10 standings as they are at the halfway point of their eight-game conference schedule. George Washington falls to 2-8-2 and 0-4 in the A-10.
SLU got first-half goals by Abdoul Karim Pare and Drake Fournier.
Pare's tally came at the 42:01 mark. Fournier scored just before halftime to extend the lead to 2-0. They were the first goals of the season for both.
Freshman Kavi Badh assisted on both goals for his first collegiate points.
Jeremi Abonnel made one save for his seventh shutout of the season and the 20th of his career.
The Billikens remain on the road to face the VCU Rams on Saturday in a 6 p.m. start. That game will be streamed on ESPN+.