Chicago State 84, at Loyola Chicago 75

CHICAGO (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of expectation and a display of tenacious defense, the Chicago State Cougars secured a rare and decisive road victory, defeating the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 84 to 75 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Sunday at a sparsely attended Joseph Gentile Center. The game’s most critical phase was its opening act. Chicago State, a significant underdog coming off a 42-point loss just eight days prior, established immediate control with a stifling defensive effort that left the favored Ramblers reeling. The Cougars forced a staggering 16 turnovers for the game, converting them into… Read more...