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Loyola Snags Win in Tough Matchup Against ‘Red Line Rival’ DePaul

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The Loyola men’s basketball team (7-2, 1-0) faced off against “Red Line Rival” DePaul University Dec. 4 at Wintrust Arena for the first time since 2012. After an intense matchup for all 40 minutes of playing time, the Ramblers secured a 68-64 victory. The last time Loyola has lost to a Chicago area opponent was 2013.

The game started off hot with the first points of the game coming from Loyola junior guard Marquise Kennedy to make it 3-0 for the Ramblers. Graduate guard Lucas Williamson quickly followed up with a layup, and Loyola soon held a 13-0 lead less than four minutes in.