AMHERST, Mass. — In a commanding display, Jayden Dawson led Loyola Chicago to a decisive 74-51 victory over UMass in their regular-season finale on Saturday. Dawson contributed significantly to the Ramblers’ (21-10, 12-6 Atlantic 10 Conference) triumph by scoring 17 points. His shooting performance was noteworthy, as he successfully made 6 of 14 attempts from the field, including 5 of 12 from beyond the arc.
Adding to Loyola Chicago’s offensive strength, Des Watson contributed 14 points. Watson’s efficiency was highlighted by his 5 of 9 shooting, connecting on 3 of 6 shots from three-point range. Meanwhile, Sheldon Edwards provided additional support, scoring a total of 12 points with a notable effort from the three-point line, hitting 4 of 14.
On the other side, UMass (12-19, 7-11) saw standout performance from Daniel Hankins-Sanford. He led the Minutemen by posting an impressive double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds, showcasing his skills on both ends of the court. Jaylen Curry was also a key scorer for UMass, adding 11 points, while Rahsool Diggins contributed with nine points and managed to make two steals.
Looking ahead, both teams will now prepare to travel to Washington. There, they will participate in the upcoming conference tournament, which is set to commence on Wednesday and run through March 16.
