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Robbins scores 20 as Drake holds off Loyola-Chicago, 65-62

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January 8th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – Liam Robbins scored 20 points, many on key buckets, as Drake stretched its home win streak to nine games, defeating Loyola-Chicago 65-62. The Bulldogs took the lead for good on a 3-pointer by Robbins with 15:48 remaining. Drake led 43-41 at the time and a dunk by Robbins eight minutes later gave the Bulldogs a 58-48 lead. A jumper by Robbins gave the Bulldogs a 65-60 lead with 1:27 to go and the Bulldogs held on despite not scoring in the final minute. Tate Hall had 15 points for the Ramblers and Cameron Krutwig added 14 points and four assists.