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Loyola-Chicago Ramblers vs UMass Minutemen Wrap - Loyola-Chicago Wins 64-62
Loyola-Chicago grabbed a 64-62 win over UMass on Tuesday, behind a 17-point effort from Braden Norris at William D. Mullins Center.
Bettors who backed Loyola-Chicago were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Philip Alston had 13 points for Loyola-Chicago and Tom Welch chipped in with 9 points. Braden Norris had 5 assists for them, while Philip Alston was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
UMass got a 18-point performance from T.J. Weeks Jr., who was supported by 9 points from Dyondre Dominguez. Wildens Leveque had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMass, while RJ Luis grabbed 6 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UMass had a 30-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Loyola-Chicago heads into a battle against Dayton. UMass, meanwhile, will have their next action against Rhode Island.