Jason Rivera-Torres scored 16 points to lead High Point to a 68-58 victory over Saint Louis on Sunday, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Panthers improved to 5-0 on the season following the performance.
Rivera-Torres also contributed eight rebounds and seven steals during the contest.
CJ Brown added 16 points for High Point, shooting 5 of 12 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line.
Brown also tallied five assists for the Panthers.
Filip Brankovic finished the game with 11 points, shooting 3 of 4 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line.
High Point took the lead with 19:20 left in the first half and remained ahead for the duration of the game.
The Panthers held a commanding 48-26 lead at the halftime break.
Although High Point was outscored by 12 points in the second half, Rivera-Torres scored a team-high 12 points after the break, as noted by the Associated Press.
Kellen Thames led the Billikens with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Saint Louis fell to a 3-1 record after the defeat.
Quentin Jones added 12 points and four blocks for the Billikens.
Amari McCottry finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and two steals for Saint Louis.
The Associated Press reports that the game statistics were provided by Sportradar and Data Skrive.
High Point will host Montana State on Thursday for its next matchup.
Saint Louis is scheduled to visit Saint Mary’s on Friday.
This report was compiled using data regarding the recent collegiate basketball action.
The Panthers remain undefeated in their early season campaign.
The Billikens suffered their first loss of the season at home.
Coaches and players from both teams are preparing for their upcoming travel schedules.
The game concluded the weekend slate for both programs.