Saint Louis 69, Charlotte 61

Saint Louis 69, Charlotte 61

Published Feb. 12, 2009 4:54 a.m. ET

Kevin Lisch scored all of his team-high 18 points in the second half to lead Saint Louis over Charlotte 69-61 on Wednesday night. The Billikens (15-9, 6-4 Atlantic 10) also got 14 points from Kwamain Mitchell and 13 from Tommie Liddell III in winning their fourth straight game. Charlie Coley led Charlotte (8-15, 2-7) with 18 points and eight rebounds. Lamont Mack added 16 points. The 49ers led 29-28 at halftime, but Lisch hit five straight baskets to open the second period and spark a 31-14 Billiken run that put Saint Louis ahead 59-43. Charlotte closed to within 66-59 late in the period before Lisch hit four free throws in the final 1:43 to seal the victory. Saint Louis shot 56.5 percent in the second half after missing nine of its first 11 shots in the opening half.

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