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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Loyola-Chicago Ramblers Recap - Loyola-Chicago Wins 89-65
The battle between Loyola-Chicago and Eastern Illinois didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Eastern Illinois was handed a 89-65 defeat on Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Bettors who backed Loyola-Chicago were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -18.0 at sportsbooks.
Des Watson had 24 points for Loyola-Chicago and Greg Dolan chipped in with 12 points. Braden Norris had 7 assists for them, while Miles Rubin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Eastern Illinois got 12 points from Jordan Booker in a losing cause and another 11 points from Jermaine Hamlin. Jordan Booker contributed 3 assists for them, while Kooper Jacobi had 7 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Loyola-Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UIC. Eastern Illinois will aim to get back on the winning track at Illinois State.