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Loyola-Chicago Defeats New Orleans 73-70 - Recap
Dame Adelekun scored 22 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Loyola-Chicago over New Orleans, 73-70, on Saturday at Joseph J. Gentile Center.
Des Watson had 19 points for Loyola-Chicago and Tom Welch chipped in with 9 points. Greg Dolan had 7 assists for them, while Dame Adelekun was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
New Orleans got a 31-point performance from Jordan Johnson, who was supported by 9 points from Carlos Hart. Jordan Johnson had 4 assists in a losing cause for New Orleans, while Jamond Vincent grabbed 7 rebounds.
Loyola-Chicago was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Loyola-Chicago as they grabbed 43 boards, while New Orleans only had 32
Next game, Loyola-Chicago takes its act home to face Creighton looking for another win. For New Orleans, they head on the road to face Oklahoma State.