Watson scores 24 as Loyola Chicago downs Eastern Illinois 89-65
CHICAGO -- — Des Watson had 24 points in Loyola Chicago's 89-65 victory against Eastern Illinois on Saturday night.
Watson shot 8 for 11, including 6 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Ramblers (1-1, Atlantic 10 Conference). Greg Dolan shot 5 for 7, including 2 for 4 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Patrick Mwamba was 2 of 4 shooting, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 11 points.
Tiger Booker led the way for the Panthers (1-2, Ohio Valley Conference) with 12 points and four steals. Jermaine Hamlin added 11 points and six rebounds for Eastern Illinois. Kooper Jacobi also recorded nine points and seven rebounds.
NEXT UP
Loyola Chicago's next game is Tuesday against UIC at home. Eastern Illinois visits Illinois State on Wednesday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Tyburski
- Earl Walton
- Pat O'Connell
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois | 1-0 | - | 7-5 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | 0.5 | 7-4 |
| Little Rock | 0-0 | 0.5 | 6-5 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-5 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0.5 | 5-6 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-6 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0.5 | 4-7 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0.5 | 3-7 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-1 | 1 | 4-7 |
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Bonaventure | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Rhode Island | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Loyola Chicago | 0-0 | - | 9-1 |
| Dayton | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| George Washington | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| VCU | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Davidson | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Saint Joseph's | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| George Mason | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Fordham | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| La Salle | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Saint Louis | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Massachusetts | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Richmond | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Duquesne | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
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