Billikens advance to A-10 semifinals with 86-72 win over UMass

RICHMOND, Va. — Javonte Perkins had 25 points as Saint Louis topped UMass 86-72 in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Conference tournament on Friday.

Saint Louis (14-5) advances to face top-seeded St. Bonaventure in the semifinals on Saturday.

Jordan Goodwin had 18 points and 14 rebounds for the Billikens. Yuri Collins added 17 points with five assists, and Perkins hit 11 of 13 free throws.

Tre Mitchell scored 30 points for the Minutemen (8-7). Javohn Garcia added 11 points.