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Des Watson has 24 in Loyola’s 80-73 win over Saint Louis

By The Associated Press
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Loyola Chicago guard Des Watson heads to the basket during the first half against Saint Louis on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in St. Louis.

Loyola Chicago guard Des Watson heads to the basket during the first half against Saint Louis on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, in St. Louis. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

ST. LOUIS — Des Watson’s 24 points helped the Loyola men’s basketball team defeat Saint Louis 80-73 on Wednesday.

Watson also contributed six rebounds and four steals for the Ramblers (9-5, 1-0 Atlantic 10 Conference).

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Braden Norris added 10 points while going 3 of 6 (2 for 4 from 3-point range), and he also had six rebounds and seven assists.

Dame Adelekun shot 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 10 points.

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Gibson Jimerson led the Billikens (7-7, 0-1) in scoring, finishing with 19 points.

Saint Louis also got 18 points from Terrence Hargrove. In addition, Bradley Ezewiro had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

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