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Illinois State Falls 67-64 to Loyola-Chicago - Recap
Loyola-Chicago grabbed a 67-64 win over Illinois State on Saturday, behind a 21-point effort from Marques Townes at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Loyola-Chicago did not, however, defeat Illinois State against the spread, which closed at -8.5 at most sportsbooks.
Loyola-Chicago got 13 points from Clayton Custer and another 13 points from Cameron Krutwig. Clayton Custer contributed 4 assists, while Cameron Krutwig cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Illinois State got 19 points from Milik Yarbrough in a losing cause and another 16 points from Keyshawn Evans. Milik Yarbrough contributed 3 assists for them, while Milik Yarbrough had 10 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Illinois State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-24.
Next game, Loyola-Chicago takes its act home to face Valparaiso looking for another win. For Illinois State, they head home to face Southern Illinois.