American takes down Loyola (MD) 72-51

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Rogers scored 22 points as American beat Loyola (MD) 72-51 on Saturday night.

Rogers also contributed nine rebounds for the Eagles (17-10, 11-3 Patriot League). Geoff Sprouse shot 4 for 6, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 12 points. Wyatt Nausadis had 10 points and finished 4 of 4 from the field.

Milos Ilic finished with 12 points for the Greyhounds (10-15, 5-9). Jordan Stiemke added nine points for Loyola. Jacob Theodosiou also had eight points and four steals.

American took the lead with 6:42 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Rogers led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put the Eagles up 34-27 at the break. American extended its lead to 57-39 during the second half, fueled by a 10-0 scoring run. Rogers scored a team-high 12 points in the second half as his team closed out the win.

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Both teams next play Wednesday. American visits Army and Loyola goes on the road to play Boston University.

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