Lafayette beats Loyola (Md.) 80-59

Jan 23, 2025, 10:30 am

BALTIMORE -- — Andrew Phillips had 27 points in Lafayette's 80-59 win over Loyola (Md.) on Wednesday night.

Phillips also added nine rebounds for the Leopards (8-12, 3-4 Patriot League). Alex Chaikin scored 19 points while shooting 6 for 10 (4 for 7 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line. Caleb Williams shot 4 for 9, including 1 for 4 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.

Milos Ilic finished with 16 points for the Greyhounds (8-10, 3-4).

Lafayette took the lead with 8:45 left in the first half and did not give it up. Phillips scored 15 points in the first half to help put Lafayette up 45-33 at the break. Lafayette pulled away with an 18-0 run in the second half to extend a six-point lead to 24 points. Phillips led the way with a team-high 12 second-half points.

Both teams play on Saturday. Lafayette visits Lehigh and Loyola hosts Holy Cross.

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