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Recap - Dayton Defeats Loyola-Chicago 83-81

Enoch Cheeks went off for 26 points and added 7 rebounds leading Dayton over Loyola-Chicago, 83-81, on Saturday at University of Dayton Arena.

Dayton won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread.

Javon Bennett had 15 points for Dayton and Malachi Smith chipped in with 15 points. Malachi Smith had 8 assists for them, while Enoch Cheeks was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.

Loyola-Chicago got a 19-point performance from Sheldon Edwards Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Jayden Dawson. Des Watson had 4 assists in a losing cause for Loyola-Chicago, while Sheldon Edwards Jr. grabbed 6 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Dayton were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

The rebound battle favored Loyola-Chicago as they grabbed 30 boards, while Dayton only had 29

Dayton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Duquesne. Loyola-Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Fordham.