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Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs Valparaiso Beacons Recap - Loyola-Chicago Wins 71-69
Loyola-Chicago got 20 points from Chris Knight as they ran past Valparaiso 71-69 on Wednesday at Athletics-Recreation Center.
Loyola-Chicago won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Lucas Williamson had 12 points for Loyola-Chicago and Tate Hall chipped in with 11 points. Lucas Williamson had 5 assists for them, while Chris Knight was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Valparaiso got 23 points from Sheldon Edwards in a losing cause and another 15 points from Ben Krikke. Preston Ruedinger contributed 4 assists for them, while Ben Krikke had 6 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Loyola-Chicago had a 28-22 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against Drake. Valparaiso, meanwhile, will have their next action against Evansville.