PALM DESERT, Calif. (Interstat) — San Jose State defeated Loyola Chicago 63-51 in a men’s NCAA basketball game Wednesday at Acrisure Arena. The Spartans used a dominant second-half defensive effort, holding the Ramblers to just 20 points after halftime to pull away for the victory. Colby Garland and Jermaine Washington each scored 15 points to lead San Jose State. Miles Rubin recorded a double-double for Loyola Chicago with 13 points and 10 rebounds in the losing effort. The win improved San Jose State’s record to 3-4, while Loyola Chicago fell to 1-7.