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MILWAUKEE (December 16, 2017)
 
In Short
Host Milwaukee (7-5) shot 53.6 percent (15-for-28) from the field in the first half and led by as many as 20 points, then held off a late rally to upend Loyola University Chicago (10-2), 73-56, this afternoon at UWM Panther Arena. The Ramblers, who entered the game as one of the top shooting teams in the nation, connected on only 38.5 percent (20-for-52) of their field goal attempts and 21.1 percent (4-for-19) of their tries from three-point range.
 
How It Happened
Loyola fell behind 16-11 early in the first half, but a three-pointer by Donte Ingram, followed by a basket by Marques Townes, knotted the score. The teams then exchanged buckets before a layup from Jeremy Johnson ignited a 10-0 Milwaukee run that gave the Panthers the lead for good.
 
The Ramblers closed within 31-25 on a Lucas Williamson layup, but the Panthers responded with 11 unanswered points to end the half and take a 42-25 lead into the break. Milwaukee was efficient on offense in the opening period, hitting 53.6 percent (15-for-28) from the field, including 6-of-12 from three-point range to build a double-digit lead.
 
A basket by Brock Stull midway through the second half put Loyola in a 54-34 hole, its largest deficit of the day, but the Ramblers dug deep and cut the gap to 63-52 with 4:29 remaining on a pair Williamson free throws, giving hope for a memorable comeback.
 
However, Milwaukee was able to slow Loyola's momentum with a big three-pointer from Bryce Barnes and the Ramblers would get no closer the rest of the way.
 
A Look At The Numbers

• Ingram finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds for his third double-double of the season.
• Townes added 12 points, the first time he has reached double figures since Nov. 25, while Williamson pitched in 10 points.
• Aundre Jackson, who came into today's game shooting 67 percent from the field, was held to just 1-of-9 shooting from the field.
• Brock Stull totaled a game-high 23 points and added six rebounds for Milwaukee. 

Up Next
Loyola opens Missouri Valley Conference play on December 22 when it travels to preseason league favorite Missouri State. That game will be televised live on NBC Sports Chicago at 8 p.m. Central.