Loyola Chicago Holds Off George Washington for Conference Win
CHICAGO (Interstat) — Loyola Chicago defeated George Washington 68-62 in an Atlantic 10 men’s basketball game Saturday at Joseph Gentile Center.
The Ramblers, led by Kayde Dotson’s 17 points, used a more efficient offensive performance to secure the win before a crowd of 2,714. Loyola Chicago shot 44% from the field and made 10 3-pointers, while George Washington struggled at 33% shooting.
The Revolutionaries, who got 17 points from Garrett Johnson and 14 from Rafael Castro, led 27-25 at halftime. Loyola Chicago opened the second half with a surge to take a lead it would not relinquish, despite George Washington’s 16 offensive rebounds keeping it close. The Ramblers sealed the victory by making critical free throws in the final minute.