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Travis Ford: 'I didn't think we played very well' in win over Central Arkansas

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • Fox Sports

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DECEMBER 6, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Returns Saturday Thatch (knee) had two points (0-3 FG, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 16 minutes off the bench in Saturday's victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Impact Thatch was making progress towards a return this week, and he was ultimately tied for the most minutes of any Saint Louis reserve. It may not be wise to expect that type of playing time moving forward, however, as this was a 53-point victory for the Billikens. Thatch also saw just five minutes in the season opener. In any case, it appears the junior guard will be available moving forward, starting with Tuesday's scheduled matchup against Central Arkansas.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stat stuffer in season debut French had 15 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two blocks Saturday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Impact French played only 22 minutes in the lopsided contest, and the overmatched Golden Lions had no answer for his size. French's minutes will likely trend upward in the Billikens' next contest against Central Arkansas as they look to get his conditioning set before a battle with Minnesota.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eight dimes against Golden Lions Collins had a season-high eight assists Saturday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, finishing with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 FT) three steals, a block and two rebounds.

Impact Collins is a challenging player to peg for fantasy purposes. On one hand, he has at least six assists in each of the Billikens first three games. On the other hand, this was as season-high in scoring, having put up only two points in his first two outings. The team simply doesn't need him to score, as they are loaded with other options. That's going to keep the assist totals steady, so his appeal may be as a streaming option for roto players to charge the dimes category up a week at a time.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to join contact drills Thatch (knee) hopes to return to contact drills Thursday and potentially play Saturday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thatch has been working on the side over the past week, and he'll attempt to ramp up his activity Thursday. If all goes well during contact drills, he hopes to return to game action Saturday, although it's unclear whether he'll be able to do so. The junior played just five minutes in the Billikens' season opener before suffering an injury.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Saturday French (concussion) is completely healthy and will play in Saturday's game versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact The Billikens have performed impressively early in the season, so getting back a double-double machine in French figures to make the team even more dangerous among the mid-majors. Assuming French's conditioning is up to par, he should retake a starting role Saturday, likely sending one of Yuri Collins, Gibson Jimerson or Marten Linssen to the bench.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Says he'll be back soon Thatch (knee) tweeted Wednesday that he will be back in action soon.

Impact Thatch worked off to the side during Tuesday's practice session but doesn't appear to be dealing with a major issue overall. His next chance to suit up arrives Saturday versus Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Works on side Tuesday Thatch (knee) worked off to the side during Tuesday's practice session, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thatch's inability to take part during Tuesday's practice doesn't bode particularly well for his chances of suiting up Saturday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Still, he does have a few days to rejoin his teammates for a chance to make his return after playing five minutes in the opener.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return to full practice French (concussion) is expected to return for full contact practice on Tuesday, Dan McLaughlin reports.

Impact French has been doing non-contact drills the last couple days in practice, but looks to be a full-go here shortly. That bodes well for his chances of playing Saturday against Arkansas Pine Bluff.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Hangs 32 on LSU Perkins erupted for 32 points (10-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT) Saturday against LSU, adding five assists and three rebounds.

Impact Perkins is seeing a huge basket to open the year, including a combined 8-13 from 3-point range through two games. We saw how well he could score off the bench last season, and the move to the starting lineup as a senior won't really alter his minutes. He's just a top nightly option for a very sound Billiken's team.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

SAINT LOUIS 85, LSU 81 . . .. ... . . ... FG FT Reb LSU Min M-A M-A O-T A PF PTS Days 33 4-9 1-3 2-11 0 2 9

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

LIVE Thread: LSU vs. Saint Louis LSU gets ready to face a tough Saint Louis team.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

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