ncaab Game Recap
Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Saint Joseph's Hawks Wrap - Loyola-Chicago Wins 78-75
Jayden Dawson scored 20 points leading Loyola-Chicago to a 78-75 victory over Saint Joseph's at Hagan Arena on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Loyola-Chicago were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.5 at sportsbooks.
Loyola-Chicago got 18 points from Philip Alston and another 13 points from Braden Norris. Des Watson contributed 4 assists, while Dame Adelekun cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Saint Joseph's got a 26-point performance from Erik Reynolds II, who was supported by 13 points from Cameron Brown. Erik Reynolds II had 4 assists in a losing cause for Saint Joseph's, while Lynn Greer III grabbed 9 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Loyola-Chicago as they grabbed 34 boards, while Saint Joseph's only had 27
Next game, Loyola-Chicago takes its act home to face UMass looking for another win. For Saint Joseph's, they head home to face La Salle.