| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLU | 30 | 34 | 64 |
| LUC | 38 | 34 | 72 |
Watson's 25 help Loyola Chicago beat Saint Louis 72-64 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
WASHINGTON -- — Des Watson had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 72-64 win over Saint Louis on Friday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
Loyola Chicago (22-10) will play top-seeded VCU in the semifinals on Saturday.
Watson shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 8 for 9 from the line for the Ramblers. Jayden Dawson scored 12 points, shooting 5 for 14, including 1 for 6 from beyond the arc. Sheldon Edwards shot 4 for 8, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc to finish with 10 points.
The Billikens (19-14) were led in scoring by Isaiah Swope, who finished with 30 points. Robbie Avila added 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks.
Loyola Chicago took the lead with 16:17 remaining in the first half and did not relinquish it. Watson led his team in scoring with 14 points in the first half to help put them ahead 38-30 at the break. Watson scored a team-high 11 points after the break.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Sean Hull
- Jerry Heater
- Trey Styons
2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 26-6 |
| George Mason | 15-3 | - | 25-7 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 22-10 |
| Loyola Chicago | 12-6 | 3 | 22-10 |
| Saint Joseph's | 11-7 | 4 | 22-11 |
| Saint Louis | 11-7 | 4 | 19-14 |
| St. Bonaventure | 9-9 | 6 | 22-11 |
| George Washington | 9-9 | 6 | 21-12 |
| Duquesne | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 18-13 |
| Massachusetts | 7-11 | 8 | 12-20 |
| Davidson | 6-12 | 9 | 17-16 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 14-19 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 10-22 |
| Fordham | 3-15 | 12 | 12-21 |
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