Illinois State Redbirds @ Loyola Chicago Ramblers
Williamson leads Loyola Chicago past Illinois St. 78-64
CHICAGO -- — Lucas Williamson had a career-high 27 points as Loyola Chicago topped Illinois State 78-64 on Wednesday night.
Williamson made 6 of 9 3-pointers.
Ryan Schwieger had 18 points for Loyola Chicago (17-4, 8-2 Missouri Valley Conference).
Loyola Chicago dominated the first half and led 42-22 at the break. The Redbirds' 22 points in the first half marked a season low for the team.
Antonio Reeves had 20 points for the Redbirds (10-13, 3-7), who have now lost four consecutive games. Josiah Strong added 13 points. Liam McChesney had three blocks.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Randy Heimerman
Referee:K.B. Burdett
Referee:Gary Maxwell
2025-26 Standings
| Missouri Valley ConferenceMissouri Valley Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray State | 8-0 | - | 16-3 |
| Belmont | 7-2 | 1.5 | 17-3 |
| Bradley | 6-3 | 2.5 | 13-7 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 3 | 13-6 |
| UIC | 5-4 | 3.5 | 10-10 |
| Northern Iowa | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Drake | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Valparaiso | 3-5 | 5 | 9-10 |
| Indiana State | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Southern Illinois | 2-6 | 6 | 8-11 |
| Evansville | 1-8 | 7.5 | 5-15 |
| Atlantic 10 ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Saint Louis | 6-0 | - | 18-1 |
| Dayton | 5-0 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| VCU | 4-2 | 2 | 13-6 |
| Davidson | 3-2 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Richmond | 3-3 | 3 | 13-6 |
| George Washington | 3-3 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Saint Joseph's | 3-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Duquesne | 2-4 | 4 | 10-9 |
| La Salle | 2-4 | 4 | 6-13 |
| Rhode Island | 1-4 | 4.5 | 10-8 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1-5 | 5 | 12-7 |
| Fordham | 1-5 | 5 | 10-9 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-6 | 5.5 | 5-15 |
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