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Loyola-Chicago Defeats Dayton 76-72 - Recap

Des Watson scored 22 points leading Loyola-Chicago to a 76-72 victory over Dayton at Gentile Arena on Friday.

Loyola-Chicago was a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Miles Rubin had 14 points for Loyola-Chicago and Jalen Quinn chipped in with 11 points. Kymany Houinsou had 6 assists for them, while Sheldon Edwards Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

Dayton got 18 points from Nate Santos in a losing cause and another 16 points from Enoch Cheeks. Malachi Smith contributed 5 assists for them, while Enoch Cheeks had 7 rebounds.

Loyola-Chicago led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Dayton won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-26.

Next game, Loyola-Chicago takes its act home to face George Washington looking for another win. For Dayton, they head on the road to face Rhode Island.