CHICAGO — Loyola Chicago emerged victorious against Davidson with an 82-72 triumph on Wednesday, led by Sheldon Edwards’ impressive 22-point performance. Edwards stood out not only for his scoring contribution but by also grabbing 10 rebounds, propelling the Ramblers (now boasting a 20-10 record, 11-6 in the Atlantic 10 Conference) to success. Additionally, Kymany Houinsou made significant contributions with 19 points, shooting proficiently at 7 of 8 from the field and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line, while Jayden Dawson also shone with 17 points.
Leading Davidson (16-14, 6-11) was Reed Bailey, who scored 19 points and filled the stat sheet with six rebounds, seven assists, and three blocks. Moreover, Bobby Durkin supported the team with 13 points and four assists, while Roberts Blums added 12 points to their tally.
The game began with Loyola Chicago charging to a remarkable 21-6 lead in the first half, fueled by a dominant 15-1 scoring surge. Edwards posted a strong first half with 12 points, culminating in a 37-37 draw at halftime. In the second half, Houinsou’s timely free throw at 18:59 broke the tie and gave Loyola Chicago a lead they maintained for the rest of the game.
Looking ahead, both teams will wrap up their regular season campaigns on Saturday. Loyola Chicago will be on the road to face UMass, while Davidson will host Saint Bonaventure.
