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Mercyhurst Defeats Loyola-Chicago 73-65 - Recap
Loyola-Chicago was burned for 27 points by Bernie Blunt III on Thursday as Mercyhurst picked up a 73-65 win at Gentile Arena.
Mercyhurst got 12 points from Qadir Martin and another 11 points from Deshaun Jackson Jr.. Deshaun Jackson Jr. contributed 5 assists, while Mykolas Ivanauskas cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago got a 25-point performance from Justin Moore, who was supported by 16 points from Miles Rubin. Justin Moore had 8 assists in a losing cause for Loyola-Chicago, while Miles Rubin grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Mercyhurst were victorious, as the score was 34-28 at the break.
Mercyhurst had a 31-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Mercyhurst looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Penn State-New Kensington. Loyola-Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track vs. North Texas.