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Loyola-Chicago Downs Illinois State 59-50 - Match Report
Loyola-Chicago got 17 points from Aher Uguak en route to a 59-50 victory over Illinois State on Monday at Redbird Arena.
Loyola-Chicago won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -9.5-point spread.
Loyola-Chicago got 11 points from Tate Hall and another 10 points from Tom Welch. Tate Hall contributed 3 assists, while Braden Norris cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Illinois State got 15 points from Antonio Reeves in a losing cause and another 11 points from Josiah Strong. Josiah Strong contributed 2 assists for them, while Howard Fleming Jr. had 7 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Loyola-Chicago had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against Evansville. Illinois State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Southern Illinois.