WEST VIRGINIA: 66, SAINT LOUIS; 57; Patience pays for WVU; Schifino's second-half surge sinks Saint Louis

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: December 3, 2003| Author: Dave Hickman | Copyright information

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For the longest time Tuesday night at the Civic Center, Saint Louis looked like it had Drew Schifino all figured out.

Shoot, the Billikens had him more than figured out. They had him fluffed, folded and stuffed in a bag.

In fact, in the first 18 minutes of what would eventually become a 66-57 West Virginia victory, here was the entirety of Schifino's contributions: one missed shot, one rebound, one turnover. And this from a guy who had scored in double ...

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