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Loyola-Chicago vs Davidson Final: 69-59 - Recap
Des Watson scored 13 points leading Loyola-Chicago to a 69-59 victory over Davidson at Belk Arena on Wednesday.
Bettors who backed Loyola-Chicago were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.0 at sportsbooks.
Loyola-Chicago got 13 points from Miles Rubin and another 11 points from Braden Norris. Des Watson contributed 5 assists, while Miles Rubin cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Davidson got 22 points from Connor Kochera in a losing cause and another 13 points from Bobby Durkin. Grant Huffman contributed 6 assists for them, while Reed Bailey had 7 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Loyola-Chicago had a 33-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against La Salle. Davidson, meanwhile, will have their next action against Saint Joseph's.