ncaab Game Recap
Loyola-Chicago vs Southern Illinois Final: 44-39 - Recap
Loyola-Chicago got 16 points from Chris Knight as they ran past Southern Illinois 44-39 on Thursday at Banterra Center.
Loyola-Chicago won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
Loyola-Chicago got 6 points from Braden Norris and another 5 points from Aher Uguak. Aher Uguak contributed 2 assists, while Jacob Hutson cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got a 12-point performance from Lance Jones, who was supported by 10 points from Marcus Domask. Marcus Domask had 2 assists in a losing cause for Southern Illinois, while Marcus Domask grabbed 9 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Illinois had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against Drake. Southern Illinois, meanwhile, will have their next action against Valparaiso.