Loyola Ramblers: 76-53 Win Over West Georgia
Dayan Nessah and Jason Schofield led the offense as Loyola Chicago extended its undefeated start to 2-0.
By Nadia Rahman ·
Loyola Chicago secured a 76-53 victory over West Georgia on Thursday, capping a game where Dayan Nessah scored 15 points and collected five rebounds. The Ramblers improved to 2-0, while the Wolves dropped to 0-2.
The contest began with Loyola establishing an early advantage. With 19:22 remaining in the first half, the Ramblers took the lead and never trailed again. Jason Schofield provided the momentum, finishing the game with 12 points on 6 of 7 shooting and six rebounds. Jayden Dawson contributed 12 points, shooting 4 of 8 from the field and 3 of 7 from beyond the arc.
The lead grew to 42-29 at halftime, driven by Schofield’s 12-point first-half performance. Loyola extended its margin further in the second half, reaching a 49-29 lead after a 7-0 scoring run. Guillaume Grotzinger scored a team-high seven points in that period to help close out the contest.
West Georgia relied on Lou Hutchinson, who finished with 16 points. Kenneth Chime added 14 points and six rebounds, while Chas Lewless chipped in eight points for the visiting team.
Both teams return to action this Wednesday. Loyola Chicago will travel to play Air Force, and West Georgia will host UNC Asheville.
