• Sat, Dec 31, 2011
Final

Detroit Detroit (22-14) 65 – 54 Loyola Chicago Loyola Chicago (7-23)

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    Simon, Detroit turn back Loyola of Chicago 65-54

    The Associated Press – Sat, Dec 31, 2011 4:26 PM EST

    CHICAGO (AP) Chase Simon's 17 points led Detroit to its first Horizon League victory of the season with a 65-54 decision over Loyola of Chicago.

    Doug Anderson added 14 points, Ray McCallum 13 and Eli Holman 12 for the Titans (7-9, 1-3).

    The Ramblers (5-9, 0-4) lost their second in a row despite double-doubles from Ben Averkamp and Walt Gibler. Averkamp had 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Gibler went for 10 points and 11 boards.

    Loyola led 22-14 with 5:49 left in the first half before Detroit went on a 13-2 run, including six points by Holman, to close the half ahead 27-24.

    The Titans extended it to 34-26 on two free throws by Anderson with 16:41 left. The closest Loyola got was 44-39 on a layup by Denzel Brito with 8:44 to play.

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    Team Comparison

    TeamRecordConfDivision/PlacePFPAFG%3 Pt%FT%Streak
    Loyola Chicago7-231-1710th Horizon League57.262.942.131.069.6Lost 4
    Detroit22-1411-73rd Horizon League72.167.645.029.873.0Lost 1
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    Team Stat Leaders

    Points

    Ben Averkamp, LoyC
    15.4
    Ray McCallum, Det
    15.4

    Rebounds

    Ben Averkamp, LoyC
    7.1
    Doug Anderson, Det
    4.6

    Assists

    Ray McCallum, Det
    4.0
    Ben Averkamp, LoyC
    2.6
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