No. 23 Saint Louis defeats Duquesne 91-76

Robbie Avila scores 23 points to lead the Billikens to victory

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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In a Saturday night matchup, the 23rd-ranked Saint Louis Billikens defeated the Duquesne Dukes by a score of 91-76. Robbie Avila led the way for Saint Louis, scoring 23 points, with 21 of those coming in the second half. Quentin Jones also contributed 17 points for the Billikens in the win.

Why it matters

This victory keeps Saint Louis ranked in the top 25 and maintains their momentum in the Atlantic 10 conference race. Duquesne's loss drops them further down the standings in the competitive A-10.

The details

Saint Louis was led by a strong second-half performance from Robbie Avila, who scored 21 of his game-high 23 points after halftime. Quentin Jones added 17 points for the Billikens. Duquesne kept the game close in the first half, but Saint Louis pulled away in the second half to secure the 91-76 win.

  • The game was played on Saturday night, March 1, 2026.

The players

Robbie Avila

The leading scorer for the 23rd-ranked Saint Louis Billikens, pouring in 23 points in the victory.

Quentin Jones

A key contributor for Saint Louis, scoring 17 points in the win over Duquesne.

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The takeaway

Saint Louis remains a top-25 team in the country with this conference win, showcasing their offensive firepower and ability to pull away in the second half against a tough Duquesne squad.