| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUC | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| SIU | 21 | 18 | 39 |
Knight leads Loyola Chicago past Southern Illinois 44-39
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- — Chris Knight had 16 points off the bench to lead Loyola Chicago to a 44-39 victory over Southern Illinois on Thursday night.
Lucas Williamson, whose 13 points per game coming into the matchup led the Ramblers (15-3, 6-1 Missouri Valley Conference), had five points on 2-of-12 shooting.
Lance Jones had 12 points for the Salukis (10-11, 3-6). Marcus Domask added 10 points and nine rebounds. J.D. Muila also had nine rebounds.
The Ramblers improve to 2-0 against the Salukis for the season. Loyola Chicago defeated Southern Illinois 59-47 last Tuesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Gene Grimshaw
- Tyler Kumpf
- Cody Crum
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| St. Bonaventure | 1-0 | 0.5 | 13-1 |
| Dayton | 1-0 | 0.5 | 11-3 |
| George Mason | 1-0 | 0.5 | 10-4 |
| Duquesne | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-8 |
| Richmond | 1-0 | 0.5 | 6-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 1-1 | 1 | 10-5 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Rhode Island | 0-1 | 1.5 | 11-2 |
| George Washington | 0-1 | 1.5 | 11-3 |
| Davidson | 0-1 | 1.5 | 10-4 |
| VCU | 0-1 | 1.5 | 10-4 |
| Fordham | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| La Salle | 0-1 | 1.5 | 8-6 |
| Massachusetts | 0-1 | 1.5 | 5-9 |
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley | 3-0 | - | 12-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| Drake | 2-1 | 1 | 12-1 |
| UIC | 2-1 | 1 | 9-4 |
| Indiana State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Evansville | 2-1 | 1 | 5-9 |
| Belmont | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Illinois State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Valparaiso | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Murray State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Missouri State | 0-3 | 3 | 7-7 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-3 | 3 | 5-9 |
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