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Loyola Knocks Down MVC Powerhouse Drake in First Game of Series

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The Missouri Valley Conference’s (MVC) biggest matchup of the year concluded with a 81-54 win for the No. 22 Loyola men’s basketball team (18-3, 13-1) following a stunning second-half comeback at Drake University Feb 13. After a close first half left the Ramblers trailing by three points, they hit the ground running after halftime to give them a 27-point victory.

Coming into the game, Loyola and Drake were No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the MVC standings. Loyola and Drake were also No. 13 and No. 30 in the nation, respectively, according to the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET).