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Chris Knight’s late layup wins it for Loyola

Loyola head coach Drew Valentine watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri State in Chicago, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022. | Nam Y. Huh/AP

Chris Knight had a season-high 20 points, including a go-ahead basket with 57 seconds left, and visiting Loyola edged past Valparaiso 71-69 on Wednesday night.

Lucas Williamson had 12 points for Loyola Chicago (20-5, 11-3 Missouri Valley Conference). Tate Hall added 11 points and Braden Norris had 10 points.

Sheldon Edwards tied a career high with 23 points for Valpo (11-15, 4-10). Ben Krikke added 15 points and Thomas Kithier had 11 points.

The Ramblers improve to 2-0 against Valpo for the season. Loyola defeated Valparaiso 81-74 on Jan. 11.

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