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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2021-22 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Northern Iowa | 14-4 | - | 20-12 |
Loyola Chicago | 13-5 | 2 | 25-8 |
Drake | 13-5 | 1 | 25-11 |
Missouri State | 13-5 | 1 | 23-11 |
Bradley | 11-7 | 3 | 17-14 |
Southern Illinois | 9-9 | 5 | 16-15 |
Valparaiso | 6-12 | 8 | 14-18 |
Illinois State | 5-13 | 9 | 13-20 |
Indiana State | 4-14 | 10 | 11-20 |
Evansville | 2-16 | 12 | 6-24 |