Javonte Perkins had 22 points, Jordan Goodwin had a double-double and Saint Louis Billikens easily defeated Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 89-52 in the season-opener on Wednesday night.

Goodwin, the nation's top rebounding guard last year with 10.4 a game, had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Billikens. Gibson Jimerson and Terrence Hargrove Jr. added 11 points apiece.

Sidney Wilson had 14 points and seven rebounds for the Cougars.

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