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Saint Louis Downs Loyola Marymount 77-71 - Match Report
Saint Louis got 23 points from Isaiah Swope en route to a 77-71 victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday at Chaifetz Arena.
Saint Louis did not, however, defeat Loyola Marymount against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks.
Saint Louis got 23 points from Gibson Jimerson and another 12 points from Kellen Thames. Kalu Anya contributed 5 assists, while Kalu Anya cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
Loyola Marymount got a 27-point performance from Will Johnston, who was supported by 13 points from Alex Merkviladze. Will Johnston had 2 assists in a losing cause for Loyola Marymount, while Alex Merkviladze grabbed 12 rebounds.
Saint Louis was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Loyola Marymount won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-33.
Next game, Saint Louis takes its act on the road to face Wichita State looking for another win. For Loyola Marymount, they head home to face North Dakota.