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Gibson posts best game since freshman season for Aces

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CHICAGO – Redshirt junior Duane Gibson had his best game since his freshman season, going off for 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting, but Loyola was able to finish the game on a 7-2 run in the final 2:28 to defeat the University of Evansville men's basketball team by a final of 67-61 on Saturday at Gentile Arena.

"Overall, we showed great fight, but made some mistakes," UE head coach Marty Simmons said. "We need to correct those, continue to get better and have a good attitude to move on."

Gibson posted his 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting while knocking down all five free throw attempts for UE (10-11, 1-7 MVC).