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Schaumburg hangs on to beat the Steelmen

By  Michael O’Brien
   
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D. J. Dantzler’s three-point attempt with three seconds to play rims out and the Saxons win 65-63…

Jon Cawley scored 22 points to lead Schaumburg. Brandon Moneyhun added 14 points and Dillon Rosch scored 10.

Dantzler had 26 for Joliet. Deon Perry came off the bench to score eight and Brandon Allen added eight points and six rebounds.

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