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Loyola-Chicago Downs Valparaiso 54-52 - Match Report
Loyola-Chicago grabbed a 54-52 win over Valparaiso on Wednesday, behind a 16-point effort from Keith Clemons at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Bettors who backed Loyola-Chicago were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -19.0.
Loyola-Chicago got 13 points from Cameron Krutwig and another 8 points from Cooper Kaifes. Cameron Krutwig contributed 5 assists, while Cameron Krutwig cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Valparaiso got 15 points from Zion Morgan in a losing cause and another 10 points from Ben Krikke. Zion Morgan contributed 3 assists for them, while Donovan Clay had 7 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Valparaiso won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-25.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against Southern Illinois. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Illinois.