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Saint Louis defeats George Mason 82-54 in Atlantic 10

Led by Gibson Jimerson's 21 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the George Mason Patriots 82-54 in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.

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Jan 27, 2016; Dayton, OH, USA; A general view of the Billikens logo on a Nike warmup shirt prior to the game between the Saint Louis Billikens and the Dayton Flyers at the University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

NEW YORK — Gibson Jimerson had 21 points and Saint Louis beat George Mason 82-54 on Thursday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament.

Jimerson was 8 of 13 shooting, including 2 for 5 from distance, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Billikens (21-11). Javon Pickett went 5 of 6 from the field to add 13 points. Sincere Parker shot 4 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.

Josh Oduro led the way for the Patriots (20-13) with 15 points and five assists. Ronald Polite added 12 points for George Mason. De'Von Cooper also recorded 10 points. The loss snapped the Patriots' seven-game winning streak.

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