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Lucas Williamson posted 18 points and six assists as Loyola routed Northern Iowa 85-58 on Sunday at Gentile Arena.

Aher Uguak scored 17 points for Loyola (19-5, 10-3 Missouri Valley), and Chris Knight added 12 points and nine rebounds.

With the win, Loyola retook the conference lead by a half-game over Northern Iowa (14-10, 10-4) and Missouri State (19-8, 10-4).

Northern Iowa scored 23 points in the second half, a season low.

AJ Green had 20 points for the Panthers, whose five-game winning streak was snapped. Trae Berhow added 10 points.

Noah Carter, the Panthers’ No. 2 scorer heading into the game at 14 points per game, shot 17% (1 of 6).

Loyola guard Lucas Williamson, right, celebrates with guard Tate Hall after scoring in the second half against Northern Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Gentile Arena.
Loyola guard Lucas Williamson, right, celebrates with guard Tate Hall after scoring in the second half against Northern Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Gentile Arena.
Loyola coach Drew Valentine yells to players during the first half against Northern Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Gentile Arena.
Loyola coach Drew Valentine yells to players during the first half against Northern Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Gentile Arena.
Loyola chaplain Sister Jean talks with coach Drew Valentine after the Ramblers defeated Northern Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, on Gentile Arena.
Loyola chaplain Sister Jean talks with coach Drew Valentine after the Ramblers defeated Northern Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, on Gentile Arena.