Watson scores 20, but VCU runs past Loyola 84-65

Posted January 04, 2025 4:29 pm

Associated Press

Phillip Russell had 25 points in VCU's 84-65 victory over Loyola Chicago on Saturday at Gentile Arena.

Russell also added 6 rebounds for the Rams (11-4, 1-1 Atlantic 10 Conference). Christian Fermin scored 14 points while finishing 6 of 8 from the floor. Jack Clark had 12 points and went 6 of 9 from the field (0 for 3 from 3-point range).

The Ramblers (9-5, 0-1) were led in scoring by Des Watson, who finished with 20 points. Jayden Dawson added 10 points for Loyola Chicago. Jalen DeLoach had 8 points and 8 rebounds.

Russell scored 12 points in the first half and VCU went into halftime trailing 40-37. VCU outscored Loyola Chicago by 22 points in the second half. Russell led the way with 13 second-half points.

Both teams play again on Wednesday. VCU hosts Fordham and Loyola Chicago travels to play La Salle.

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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