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Loyola Chicago Builds Early Lead and Holds Off Colorado State, 73-58
By Piper Rampage
Photo: Probably Loyola University Chicago / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Loyola Chicago built a 20-point halftime lead and held off Colorado State for a 73-58 victory at Moby Arena.
Loyola Chicago improved to 3-1, while Colorado State fell to 3-1 with its first loss.
Loyola Chicago came out fast and used a 10-0 first-half run to build its early lead. The Ramblers led by as many as 23 points and held a 44-24 advantage at halftime.
Colorado State never recovered from the early deficit, despite winning the second half 34-29. Loyola Chicago’s first-half advantage proved large enough to withstand the Rams’ second-half push.
Ryan Agarwal led the Ramblers with 11 points and six rebounds. Jason Schofield added 10 points and six rebounds, while Jayden Dawson and Xavier Amos each scored 10 points.
Josh Pascarelli led Colorado State with 15 points. Pops Dunson added 13 points, and Carey Booth finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds.
Loyola Chicago outscored Colorado State 44-24 in the first half before the Rams took the second half 34-29. The Ramblers’ early run and 23-point lead established the margin that decided the game.
The result gave Loyola Chicago its third win in four games and handed Colorado State its first loss of the season.
Piper Rampage
Men’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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