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Kingston Today
By the People, for the People
No. 18 Saint Louis loses 81-76 at Rhode Island, ending 18-game win streak
Jonah Hinton's 29 points, including nine 3-pointers, led Rhode Island to the upset victory.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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No. 18 Saint Louis suffered its first loss of the season, falling 81-76 to Rhode Island on Tuesday night. The Billikens' 18-game winning streak, the second-longest active streak in the country, was snapped as Rhode Island guard Jonah Hinton scored 29 points, including nine 3-pointers. Saint Louis committed 18 turnovers in the loss.
Why it matters
Saint Louis was off to a dominant start this season, winning 24 of its first 25 games and establishing itself as a top contender in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The loss to Rhode Island, an unranked team, is a setback that could impact the Billikens' seeding and momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season and postseason.
The details
Rhode Island led for 36 minutes in the game, taking advantage of Saint Louis' turnovers and the hot shooting of Jonah Hinton. The Rams built a 65-58 lead with 8:48 remaining after Hinton hit his ninth 3-pointer of the night. Saint Louis made a late push to try to tie the game, but missed two 3-point attempts in the final seconds.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
The players
Jonah Hinton
A Rhode Island guard who scored 29 points, including nine 3-pointers, to lead the Rams to the upset victory.
Robbie Avila
The leading scorer for Saint Louis, finishing with 21 points in the loss.
Dion Brown
A Saint Louis player who added 19 points in the defeat.
Myles Corey
A Rhode Island player who scored 15 points and made 11 free throws.
Tyler Cochran
A Rhode Island player who scored 11 points, including two free throws in the final seconds to seal the win.
The takeaway
Saint Louis' first loss of the season is a significant setback, as the Billikens had been one of the hottest teams in the country. The defeat snaps their 18-game winning streak and could impact their seeding and momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season and postseason. Rhode Island's upset victory, led by Jonah Hinton's impressive performance, shows the Rams' ability to compete with top-ranked opponents.
