ST. LOUIS – The Billikens picked up their first win of the season with an 81-62 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday evening inside Chaifetz Arena.
Tyonna Bailey led Saint Louis with 25 points, marking her second consecutive game with 20 or more points.
Mia Bergstrom and
Jahda Denis added 15 points apiece, while
D'Myjah Bolds chipped in 12.
Q1 | SLU 24, Milwaukee 12
The Billikens opened the game with a 5-0 run, sparked by a 3-pointer from Bailey and a forced turnover. Bailey scored Saint Louis' first eight points before the Bills used a 9-0 run to take a 14-2 lead. SLU extended its advantage to double digits and shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc in the opening quarter. Bergstrom knocked down two 3-pointers, while Bailey added two of her own to help the Billikens take a 24-12 lead into the second quarter.
Q2 | SLU 38, Milwaukee 32
Milwaukee chipped away at the Billikens' lead with a 9-2 run to pull within seven at 28-21. Saint Louis responded with back-to-back steals and layups from Denis before Bergstrom connected on her third 3-pointer of the night to push the lead back to 12 at 35-23. The Panthers continued to battle, closing the half on a 9-3 run to cut the SLU advantage to six at 38-32 heading into the break.
Q3 | SLU 57, Milwaukee 48
The Panthers opened the second half with a basket to pull within four at 38-34, but the Billikens responded with an 8-0 run to regain a double-digit lead at 46-34. Saint Louis continued to maintain its advantage throughout the quarter, with Bailey, Denis and
Alyssa Koerkenmeier contributing offensively. The Bills outscored Milwaukee 19-16 in the period to take a 57-48 lead into the final quarter.
Q4 | SLU 81, Milwaukee 62
Saint Louis maintained control throughout the fourth quarter, outscoring Milwaukee 24-14 to secure the win. The Billikens continued to build their lead behind strong offensive play and defensive pressure. An 8-0 run in the final two minutes gave SLU its largest lead of the night at 81-61 before the Panthers added a free throw to close out the game.
NOTABLES
- Saint Louis scored 36 points off Milwaukee's 22 turnovers and finished with 12 steals.
- Bailey led the Billikens with 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, adding six rebounds and three assists.
- Denis recorded 15 points, a career-high six assists and five steals.
- Bergstrom finished with 15 points, shooting 5-for-9 from beyond the arc.
- Koerkenmeier recorded 10 points, a team-high seven rebounds and five blocks.
- Bolds added 12 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals.
- Five Billikens scored in double figures.
- SLU finished with 19 assists, seven blocks and 17 fast-break points.
- The Billikens shot 52.3 percent from the field
- Saint Louis won its home opener by double digits for the first time since the 2022-23 season.
UP NEXT
The Billikens continue their five-game home stand on November 11 at 4 p.m. against Eastern Illinois.
