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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 and 9 3-pointers led Rhode Island to the upset victory.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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In a college basketball matchup, the 18th-ranked Saint Louis Billikens suffered their first loss in 19 games, falling 81-76 to the Rhode Island Rams on Tuesday night. Rhode Island's Jonah Hinton was the star of the game, making 9 three-pointers and scoring 29 points to lead his team to the upset victory, ending Saint Louis' impressive 18-game winning streak.
Why it matters
This loss ends an impressive run for the Saint Louis Billikens, who had been one of the hottest teams in college basketball. The upset by Rhode Island shakes up the rankings and standings in the Atlantic 10 Conference, where both teams compete.
The details
Rhode Island guard Jonah Hinton put on a shooting display, knocking down 9 three-pointers on his way to a game-high 29 points. The Rams as a team shot 45% from beyond the arc, compared to just 33% for the Billikens. Saint Louis struggled to contain Hinton and Rhode Island's perimeter attack, leading to the upset loss on the road.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
- Saint Louis had won 18 consecutive games prior to this loss.
The players
Jonah Hinton
A guard for the Rhode Island Rams who scored 29 points and made 9 three-pointers in the upset victory.
Saint Louis Billikens
The 18th-ranked college basketball team that saw its 18-game winning streak snapped with the loss to Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Rams
The college basketball team that pulled off the upset over the 18th-ranked Saint Louis Billikens.
The takeaway
This result shows that even highly ranked teams can be vulnerable on any given night, especially on the road against a motivated opponent. It will be interesting to see how Saint Louis responds to this first loss and whether Rhode Island can build on this signature win as the season progresses.
