Loyola rolls past Southern Illinois 64-48

The Ramblers have won four of their last five games.

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Loyola’s Cameron Krutwig, shown in a game earlier this season, had five assists in the Ramblers’ win over Southern Illinois.

Loyola’s Cameron Krutwig, shown in a game earlier this season, had five assists in the Ramblers’ win over Southern Illinois.

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Marquise Kennedy had 17 points off the bench to lead Loyola to a 64-48 win over Southern Illinois on Thursday night at the Gentile Center.

Tate Hall had 16 points for the Ramblers (12-6, 4-1 Missouri Valley Conference), who have won four of their last five games. Keith Clemons added 13 points. Cameron Krutwig had five assists.

Eric McGill had 14 points for the Salukis (8-10, 2-3). Marcus Domask added 10 points and nine rebounds.

Loyola plays Illinois State on the road on Sunday. Southern Illinois takes on Drake at home on Sunday.

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