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Rhode Island Defeats Loyola-Chicago 79-77 - Recap
Rhode Island earned a 79-77 victory over Loyola-Chicago on Wednesday, getting 20 points from Ishmael Leggett at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Rhode Island won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.0-point spread as underdogs.
Rhode Island got 17 points from Jalen Carey and another 11 points from Alex Tchikou. Sebastian Thomas contributed 5 assists, while Ishmael Leggett cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago got 16 points from Sheldon Edwards in a losing cause and another 15 points from Braden Norris. Braden Norris contributed 5 assists for them, while Philip Alston had 10 rebounds.
Rhode Island led at halftime, 44-38.
Rhode Island won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 31-26.
Rhode Island looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Davidson. Loyola-Chicago will aim to get back on the winning track at La Salle.