Loyola Chicago drops Saint Bonaventure 77-53 for the Ramblers' biggest A-10 win yet
CHICAGO - Des Watson scored 13 of his 17 points in the first half and Loyola Chicago beat Saint Bonaventure 77-53 on Tuesday night.
Who starred
Watson contributed four steals for the Ramblers (14-8, 5-4 Atlantic 10 Conference). Miles Rubin scored 15 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks. Jayden Dawson had 14 points and shot 5 for 12, including 4 for 11 from beyond the arc.
The Bonnies (17-7, 5-6) were led by Melvin Council Jr., who posted 13 points. Chance Moore added 11 points and two steals for Saint Bonaventure. Jonah Hinton also had 10 points.
How Loyola won
Loyola Chicago took the lead with 12:53 remaining in the first half and never looked back. Loyola led 33-24 at halftime then pulled away with a 14-2 run in the second half to extend a nine-point lead to 21 points.
Key stat
Loyola's defense held its opponents under 60 points for an entire game for the third-straight game.
The 24-point win was also the biggest win by a Ramblers' team in Atlantic-10 Conference play in the school's three-year tenure in the conference.
What's next
Loyola Chicago plays Saturday against Duquesne on the road, and Saint Bonaventure hosts George Washington on Sunday.