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Recap - Loyola-Chicago Defeats North Texas 57-49
Loyola-Chicago got a 26-point performance from Aher Uguak as they ran past North Texas 57-49 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 -7.5 at sportsbooks.
Loyola-Chicago got 12 points from Cameron Krutwig and another 6 points from Cooper Kaifes. Marquise Kennedy contributed 3 assists, while Aher Uguak cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
North Texas got a 14-point performance from Javion Hamlet, who was supported by 13 points from James Reese. Javion Hamlet had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Texas, while Zachary Simmons grabbed 5 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Loyola-Chicago had a 26-25 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against Drake. North Texas, meanwhile, will have their next action against UTSA.