Courtesy of LoyolaGreyhounds.com
TOWSON, Md. – Towson University turned an 11-9 lead seven minutes into the game to a 41-17 halftime advantage, using a defense that stretched the floor, and despite a Loyola University Maryland second-half run, the Tigers posted a 70-53 non-conference win Wednesday night at SECU Arena.
Andre Walker hit a three at 13:07 that drew the Greyhounds (4-5 overall) within two, 11-9, but Loyola had just two field goals and three free throws during the remainder of the half.
Mike Morsell scored eight of his game-high 21 points during that 30-8 Towson (5-4) run. He was one of four Tigers in double-figures, going 10-12 from the free-throw line for nearly half of his points.
Towson stretched its advantage to as many as 32, 55-23, less than seven minutes into the second half, but John Davis’ jumper at 13:37 was just one of two field goals the Tigers made over the next six-plus minutes.
William Adala Moto scored in the paint with 11:35 on the clock to put Towson in front 57-30, but Loyola reeled off the next 11 points, capped by James Fives scoring four in a row.
An Ian Langendoerfer three from the left side with 5:31 to go cut the Tigers’ lead to 13, and Chancellor Barnard had a steal and was fouled, hitting one of two at the line to bring Loyola within 11 at 3:47. The teams would trade baskets on the next two possessions, and Loyola could not draw closer than that margin.
Jarred Jones scored 11 of his Loyola-best 13 points in the second half to lead the Greyhounds. Cam Gregory added 10 points and eight rebounds, pacing all players on the boards. Jones also had seven rebounds.
Loyola is back in action on Saturday afternoon when it travels to face Binghamton University in a 2 p.m. game.
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