TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Ben Averkamp scored 27 points and Loyola of
Chicago beat Maryland-Eastern Shore 62-46 on Sunday.



Averkamp also had eight rebounds and became the 19th player in
Loyola (3-2) history with at least 1,000 points and 500
rebounds.



Maryland-Eastern Shore (0-6) got 13 points from Troy Snyder.



Both teams lost games Friday and Saturday in the three-day South
Florida Invitational.



Loyola grabbed a 47-36 lead with five minutes remaining on
Christian Thomas' three-point play and three in-close baskets by
Averkamp.



Averkamp's rebound basket after a missed free throw and his
3-pointer on the Ramblers' next possession extended their lead
to 54-36.



Jordan Hicks connected on a long-range jumper, part of a 7-0
run, as Loyola took a 32-31 lead eight minutes into the second
half.