Women’s basketball: Saint Louis defeats Eastern Illinois 64-58

Tyonna Bailey scored 20 points as Saint Louis defeated Eastern Illinois 64-58 Wednesday in women’s basketball. Saint Louis improved to 2-1, and Eastern Illinois fell to 0-4.

Bailey made 7 of 16 shots, grabbed eight rebounds and had three steals. D’Myjah Bolds added 18 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and two steals, while Jahda Denis had four assists.

Ava Stoller led Eastern Illinois with 18 points, 13 rebounds and three steals. Nevaeh Dickman had 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists, and Janyah Bohanon finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Saint Louis blocked 10 shots and committed 10 turnovers, compared with 17 turnovers by Eastern Illinois.

Saint Louis’ official schedule has the Billikens hosting Illinois State at 1 p.m. Central Saturday, Nov. 14, and Missouri State at 7 p.m. Central Wednesday, Nov. 18. Eastern Illinois’ official schedule lists its next game against Evansville at 1 p.m. Central Saturday, Nov. 14.