Johnson, DePaul take down Loyola Chicago 78-72 in OT
Javon Johnson and Umoja Gibson combined for all of DePaul's 18 overtime points and the Blue Demons defeated Loyola Chicago 78-72 on Saturday.
Johnson scored 27 points, 10 in overtime, and had six assists for the Blue Demons (5-3). Gibson finished with 23 points, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range, and made four steals. Jalen Terry scored 11 points.
Marquise Kennedy led the Ramblers (3-5) with 26 points, hitting four 3-pointers. Tom Welch added 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals for Loyola Chicago. Braden Norris had 11 points and seven assists.
A three-point play by Welch with 1:09 left in regulation tied the game at 60-all.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jamie Luckie
- Jemel Spearman
- Tommy Morrissey
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| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| Marquette | 6-1 | 0.5 | 15-3 |
| UConn | 5-2 | 1.5 | 13-5 |
| Creighton | 5-2 | 1.5 | 12-6 |
| Villanova | 5-3 | 2 | 12-7 |
| Xavier | 4-4 | 3 | 12-7 |
| Georgetown | 3-4 | 3.5 | 12-6 |
| Providence | 3-5 | 4 | 9-10 |
| Butler | 1-6 | 5.5 | 8-10 |
| Seton Hall | 1-6 | 5.5 | 6-12 |
| DePaul | 1-7 | 6 | 10-9 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-1 | - | 14-5 |
| VCU | 4-1 | 0.5 | 14-4 |
| Saint Louis | 4-1 | 0.5 | 11-7 |
| Duquesne | 4-1 | 0.5 | 9-9 |
| St. Bonaventure | 3-3 | 2 | 15-4 |
| Rhode Island | 3-3 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Massachusetts | 3-3 | 2 | 8-11 |
| George Washington | 2-3 | 2.5 | 13-5 |
| Dayton | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Davidson | 2-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| Loyola Chicago | 2-3 | 2.5 | 11-7 |
| La Salle | 2-3 | 2.5 | 10-8 |
| Richmond | 2-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
| Fordham | 0-5 | 4.5 | 8-10 |
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