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Postseason NIT - Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs San Francisco Dons Wrap - Loyola-Chicago Wins 77-76

Jayden Dawson went off for 35 points and added 4 rebounds leading Loyola-Chicago to a 77-76 win over San Francisco on Sunday at War Memorial Gymnasium.

Bettors who backed Loyola-Chicago were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.

Des Watson had 13 points for Loyola-Chicago and Jalen Quinn chipped in with 8 points. Jalen Quinn had 4 assists for them, while Sheldon Edwards Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.

San Francisco got 36 points from Malik Thomas in a losing cause and another 14 points from Carlton Linguard Jr.. Malik Thomas contributed 5 assists for them, while Carlton Linguard Jr. had 8 rebounds.

Loyola-Chicago led at halftime, 36-33.

San Francisco had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.