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Southern Illinois Downs Loyola-Chicago 68-63 - Match Report
Loyola-Chicago was scorched by Eric McGill for 27 points as Southern Illinois defeated them 68-63 in NCAA action on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Southern Illinois were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.5 at sportsbooks.
Barret Benson had 13 points for Southern Illinois and Ronnie Suggs Jr. chipped in with 10 points. Marcus Domask had 5 assists for them, while Barret Benson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Loyola-Chicago got a 18-point performance from Marquise Kennedy, who was supported by 15 points from Cameron Krutwig. Cameron Krutwig had 5 assists in a losing cause for Loyola-Chicago, while Cameron Krutwig grabbed 7 rebounds.
Southern Illinois trailed at halftime, 33-32.
Southern Illinois won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 27-24.
Southern Illinois heads into a battle against Drake. Loyola-Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Bradley.