FRED THATCH NEWS

Suffers torn ACL, out for season Thatch will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL during Wednesday's game against Massachusetts.

Impact Thatch started 19 games for the Billikens during the 2021-22 campaign but came off the bench in his first 13 appearances this year. He averaged 6.2 points and 4.0 rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game but will be unavailable down the stretch due to his torn ACL. Thatch spent the last five seasons at Saint Louis but doesn't plan to use his final year of eligibility after sustaining his injury, so his collegiate career has come to an end, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pickett scores 23, Saint Louis tops Southern Illinois 85-72

Led by Javon Pickett's 23 points, the Saint Louis Billikens defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 85-72 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Warming up Sunday Thatch (knee) is suited up and warming up ahead of Sunday's game against Auburn, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thatch missed the Billikens' last two games with what was eventually revealed as a knee injury. However, the severity of this issue has not been disclosed, so it's still unclear how he'll be available to play if he does step on the court versus Auburn. Over his first four games this season, Thatch averaged 6.3 points, three rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 rebounds while playing 16.3 minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out injured Thatch is out Wednesday because of a knee injury, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Previously undisclosed, Thatch's knee injury is preventing him from being available before the Billikens are scheduled to host Paul Quinn on Wednesday. He will try returning when they play at Auburn next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Providence Thatch is out Sunday against Providence, according to Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Impact An undisclosed problem prevents Thatch from participating in Saint Louis' second and final game across the 2022 Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Green scores 21, Northern Iowa beats Saint Louis in NIT

AJ Green had 21 points as Northern Iowa beat Saint Louis 80-68 in the NIT first round

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davidson takes on Saint Louis in A-10 Tournament

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saint Louis visits Saint Bonaventure after Adaway's 21-point game

Saint Bonaventure hosts the Saint Louis Billikens after Jalen Adaway scored 21 points in Saint Bonaventure's 72-65 victory against the Richmond Spiders

MARCH 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Okoro lifts Saint Louis past La Salle 71-51 in A10 tourney

Francis Okoro recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds as Saint Louis easily defeated La Salle 71-51 in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Tourney

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Salle takes on Saint Louis after Clark's 20-point outing

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Saint Louis hosts VCU after Jimerson's 22-point game

Saint Louis faces the VCU Rams after Gibson Jimerson scored 22 points in Saint Louis' 80-74 win over the Rhode Island Rams

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Producing for Billikens Thatch contributed 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 80-74 victory over Rhode Island.

Impact Thatch matched his season-high scoring mark while continuing his overall run of hot play. Over the last eight games, the fourth-year wing has posted averages of 14.3 points and 8.1 rebounds. The Billikens are just 4-4 over that span, however, and appear to be on the wrong side of the NCAA Tournament bubble at this time.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jimerson, Sheppard lift Saint Louis past Rhode Island 80-74

Gibson Jimerson scored 22 points as Saint Louis topped Rhode Island 80-74

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richmond narrowly beats Saint Louis 68-66

 Tyler Burton had 23 points to lead Richmond past Saint Louis 68-66

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Okoro leads Saint Louis over Saint Joseph's 72-61

Francis Okoro recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds to carry Saint Louis to a 72-61 win over Saint Joseph's

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lee scores 29 to carry Davidson past Saint Louis 79-58

Hyunjung Lee had 29 points as Davidson romped past Saint Louis 79-58

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thatch lifts Saint Louis past La Salle 90-64

Fred Thatch Jr. had a career-high 21 points as Saint Louis rolled past La Salle 90-64

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osunniyi lifts Saint Bonaventure past Saint Louis 83-79

Osun Osunniyi matched his season high with 21 points as Saint Bonaventure held on to beat Saint Louis 83-79

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thatch carries Saint Louis over La Salle 75-57

Fred Thatch Jr. had 14 points and 10 rebounds to lead Saint Louis to a 75-57 win over La Salle

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Linssen scores 17 to lead Saint Louis past Dayton 72-61

Marten Linssen had 17 points off the bench to lift Saint Louis to a 72-61 win over Dayton

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jimerson leads Saint Louis past George Washington 80-67

Gibson Jimerson had 28 points as Saint Louis topped George Washington 80-67

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fernandes scores 24 to carry UMass past Saint Louis 91-85

Noah Fernandes had 24 points as UMass defeated Saint Louis 91-85

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returning Thursday Thatch (COVID-19 protocols) will be available for Thursday's game against UMass, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thatch did not play in the team's previous game due to COVID-19 protocols. He is playing about 20 minutes per game when healthy and chipping in decently on the glass.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to COVID protocols Thatch will not play in the game versus Fordham on Saturday due to COVID protocols, Stu Durando of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Impact It's not clear whether Thatch has COVID or was just a close contact. As long as he avoids catching COVID he should be cleared in time to play against Massachusetts on Thursday.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smith, Elvis score 14 apiece; Dayton beats Saint Louis 68-63

Malachi Smith and Kobe Elvis posted 14 points apiece as Dayton edged past Saint Louis 68-63/ DaRon Holmes II added 11 points and five blocks for Dayton (10-6, 2-1 Atlantic 10 Confe...

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS