Loyola Chicago Ramblers @ Massachusetts Minutemen
Dawson scores 17, Loyola Chicago knocks off UMass 74-51 in regular-season finale
AMHERST, Mass. -- — Jayden Dawson scored 17 points as Loyola Chicago beat UMass 74-51 on Saturday in a regular-season finale.
Dawson went 6 of 14 from the field (5 for 12 from 3-point range) for the Ramblers (21-10, 12-6 Atlantic 10 Conference). Des Watson shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 14 points. Sheldon Edwards finished 4 of 14 from 3-point range to finish with 12 points.
Daniel Hankins-Sanford led the way for the Minutemen (12-19, 7-11) with 22 points and 15 rebounds. UMass also got 11 points from Jaylen Curry. Rahsool Diggins had nine points and two steals.
The teams will travel to Washington for the conference tournament that runs Wednesday to March 16.
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Game Information
Amherst, MA

Referee:Michael Luckie
Referee:Joe Switzer
Referee:Nick Terry

2025-26 Standings
| Atlantic 10 ConferenceAtlantic 10 Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Dayton | 4-0 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Saint Louis | 3-0 | 1 | 15-1 |
| George Washington | 3-1 | 1.5 | 12-5 |
| Richmond | 2-2 | 2.5 | 12-5 |
| VCU | 2-2 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Davidson | 2-2 | 2.5 | 10-6 |
| Saint Joseph's | 2-2 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Fordham | 1-3 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Rhode Island | 1-3 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Duquesne | 1-3 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| La Salle | 1-3 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| Loyola Chicago | 1-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
| St. Bonaventure | 0-3 | 4 | 11-5 |
| Mid-American ConferenceMid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 6-0 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 4-1 | 1.5 | 13-4 |
| Kent State | 4-1 | 1.5 | 13-4 |
| Toledo | 4-1 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Ohio | 4-2 | 2 | 10-8 |
| Buffalo | 3-2 | 2.5 | 13-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Bowling Green | 2-3 | 3.5 | 11-6 |
| Massachusetts | 2-4 | 4 | 11-7 |
| Western Michigan | 1-4 | 4.5 | 7-10 |
| Northern Illinois | 1-4 | 4.5 | 5-11 |
| Central Michigan | 1-5 | 5 | 5-13 |
| Ball State | 0-5 | 5.5 | 4-13 |
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