CHICAGO (Interstat) — Loyola Chicago used a decisive second-half surge to defeat La Salle 71-61 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Joseph Gentile Center.

The game was tied 30-30 at halftime, but the Ramblers outscored the Explorers 41-31 after intermission. Loyola Chicago’s efficiency proved key, as both teams had 68 possessions but the Ramblers scored 71 points to La Salle’s 61.

Jaeden Marshall led La Salle with 18 points. Jaden Johnson added 16 points and eight assists for the Explorers. Joshua Ola-Joseph paced Loyola Chicago with 16 points, while Justin Moore contributed 12.

La Salle fell to 7-16. Loyola Chicago improved to 6-18. Attendance was 1,906.