No. 18 Saint Louis loses 81-76 at Rhode Island, ending 18-game win streak

Jonah Hinton made nine 3-pointers and scored 29 points as Rhode Island upset No. 18 Saint Louis.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The No. 18 Saint Louis Billikens saw their 18-game winning streak come to an end with an 81-76 loss to the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday night. Jonah Hinton led the way for Rhode Island with 29 points, including nine 3-pointers. Robbie Avila scored 21 points for Saint Louis, who committed 18 turnovers in the loss.

Why it matters

Saint Louis had been on a remarkable run, with their 18-game winning streak being the second-longest active streak in the country. This loss ends that streak and drops them to 24-2 overall and 12-1 in Atlantic 10 play. It was an important conference matchup, as Saint Louis and Rhode Island were both vying for position in the standings.

The details

Rhode Island jumped out to an early lead, going up 22-15 midway through the first half as Saint Louis committed 10 turnovers. The Billikens trailed by six at halftime, and despite a late push, could not overcome Hinton's hot shooting from 3-point range. Hinton hit nine 3-pointers on the night, including one that gave Rhode Island a 65-58 lead with 8:48 remaining.

  • The 18-game winning streak was the second-longest active streak in the country.
  • Saint Louis' last loss came on January 4, 2026.

The players

Jonah Hinton

A Rhode Island player who scored 29 points, including 9 3-pointers, to lead the Rams to the upset victory.

Robbie Avila

The leading scorer for Saint Louis with 21 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we have to regroup and get ready for our next game against VCU. We'll learn from this experience and come back stronger.”

— Robbie Avila, Saint Louis Forward

What’s next

Saint Louis will host Virginia Commonwealth on Friday in a matchup for first place in the Atlantic 10 conference.

The takeaway

Saint Louis' impressive 18-game winning streak came to an end against a scrappy Rhode Island team. This loss serves as a wake-up call for the Billikens, who will need to regroup quickly as they look to maintain their position atop the Atlantic 10 standings.