Led by Des Watson's 12 points, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers defeated the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 76-72 on Tuesday night

CHICAGO (AP) -- Des Watson scored 12 points as Loyola Chicago beat Southern Utah 76-72 on Tuesday night.

Watson shot 3 of 9 from the field, including 2 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Ramblers (5-0). Kymany Houinsou scored 11 points and added six rebounds. Jalen DeLoach had 10 points and shot 5 of 7 from the field.

The Thunderbirds (4-1) were led by Jamir Simpson, who recorded 28 points. Dominique Ford added 18 points for Southern Utah. Jamari Sibley also had seven points, 10 rebounds and four assists.

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