Javonte Perkins poured in 20 points as Saint Louis walked away with an 80-69 win over NC State at Chaifetz Arena.
Saint Louis outscored North Carolina State 32-14 over the final 11 minutes.
Perkins tied for game-high scoring honors including 16 in a second half that saw Saint Louis shoot 59 percent (17-of-29) from the field.
Perkins matched his season high of five rebounds.
Jordan Goodwin registered his 28th career double-double, and fifth in six games this season, with 16 points and a season- and game-high 15 rebounds.
The Billikens face their first road test of the season Sunday against Minnesota.
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- Pack men's basketball falls to Saint Louis 80-69 for first lossN.C. State University Technician Online
- Saint Louis pulls away midway through 2nd, beats NC StateSan Francisco Chronicle
- NC State basketball drops first game of the seasonWRALSportsFan.com
- Billikens rally in second half, remain undefeated with 80-69 win over NC StateFOXSports.com
- Shorthanded NC State falls at Saint Louis 80-69Backing The Pack
- NC State vs Saint Louis Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Over/Under & Betting Insights for College Basketball GameThe Duel
- Live Updates: Saint Louis 80, NC State 69; Final247Sports
