In a thrilling college basketball matchup on Friday night, Loyola Chicago emerged victorious against Princeton with a final score of 73-68. Jayden Dawson was instrumental in the win, contributing 17 points along with three blocks for the Ramblers, who improved their season record to 4-0.

Sheldon Edwards also made a significant impact, scoring 13 points while going 4 of 11 from the field, including 3 of 10 from beyond the arc. Miles Rubin added another 11 points for the Ramblers, shooting 5 of 9 overall, but struggled from the free-throw line, making just 1 of 4 attempts.

For Princeton, which now holds a record of 3-1, Xaivian Lee led the team with 17 points, complemented by six rebounds and five assists. Dalen Davis also matched Lee’s scoring output with 17 points. Caden Pierce made notable contributions as well, recording a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, along with four assists and three steals.

Loyola Chicago began the game strong, with Dawson scoring 11 points in the first half, allowing the Ramblers to maintain a narrow lead at halftime with a score of 43-38. The second half turned into a fiercely competitive affair, featuring eight lead changes and five ties. Ultimately, Loyola Chicago’s strong performance in the latter part of the game, particularly from Edwards who scored eight points in the second half, allowed them to secure the win.

This game exemplified the tension and excitement typical of college basketball, keeping fans on the edge of their seats right until the final buzzer.