ST. LOUIS (Interstat) — Saint Louis defeated Loyola Chicago 79-65 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game Wednesday night at Chaifetz Arena. The Billikens led 40-32 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half.

Xavier Amos led all scorers with 25 points for the Ramblers. Kayde Dotson added 19 points for Loyola Chicago. Amari McCottry paced Saint Louis with 18 points.

Saint Louis shot 60.4% from the field and outscored Loyola Chicago 42-26 in the paint. The Billikens improved to 27-3. The Ramblers fell to 7-23.