Sophomore guard Lucas Williamson broke his hand in a physical 79-65 loss to No. 5 University of Nevada Nov. 27 and will be sidelined until January, Loyola Athletics announced Wednesday night.
During the postgame press conference, Loyola head coach Porter Moser alluded to Williamson having an injury due to a “swollen hand.” The injury wasn’t confirmed until Wednesday evening.
“This is a tough blow for Lucas and for the team, but is a great opportunity for someone to step up like Lucas himself did last year when Ben [Richardson] was injured,” Moser said in a statement.