Loyola beats took control with a 10 point lead to beat La Salle 64-54
CHICAGO (AP) — Dame Adelekun scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead Loyola Chicago over La Salle 64-54 on Saturday night.
Des Watson added 11 points for the Ramblers (23-8, 15-3 Atlantic 10 Conference). Miles Rubin and Braden Norris each finished with 10 points.
Jhamir Brickus led the way for the Explorers (15-16, 6-12) with 11 points, six rebounds and four assists. Khalil Brantley added 10 points and six rebounds. Tunde Vahlberg Fasasi had eight points and two blocks.
Loyola Chicago took the lead with 2:58 left in the first half and never looked back. Norris led with eight points in the first half to help put the Ramblers ahead 37-28 at the break.