CHICAGO (Interstat) — Maryland-Eastern Shore built a large early lead and withstood a furious second-half rally to defeat Loyola Chicago 70-67 in a women’s NCAA basketball game Sunday at Joseph Gentile Center. The Hawks led 38-22 at halftime, but the Ramblers surged with a 26-point third quarter to make it a game.

Brooklyn Vaughn led all scorers with 22 points and added 10 rebounds for Loyola Chicago in the loss. Brianna Barnes paced the Hawks with 20 points and five assists, while Lainey Allen contributed 13 points and 10 rebounds. Maryland-Eastern Shore improved to 3-2, while Loyola Chicago fell to 1-3. Attendance was 576.