Loyola can't hang on against Wright State

Posted January 11, 2013 10:00 pm

Associated Press

Reggie Arceneaux hit the game-winning shot with 1:35 remaining and Wright State slipped by Loyola 62-61 Friday night.

Arceneaux finished the night with a career-high 29 points, including the winning 3-point shot at the end of a 15-6 run. He was 6 of 10 from 3-point range.

Cole Darling had 12 points and 11 rebounds for Wright State (13-4, 4-0 Horizon League). Kendall Griffin had six assists.

Loyola ed 33-23 at halftime, but in the second half, Wright State shot 60.9 percent from the field. Loyola shot 40.7 percent. Also in the second half, Wright State outscored Loyola 39-28.

Ben Averkamp led Loyola with 15 points. Christian Thomas had 13 points and 11 rebounds. Devon Turk had 14 points for the Ramblers (10-6, 1-3).Loyola outrebounded Wright State 32-28.

Wright State has won five consecutive games.

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