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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
AU holds off Loyola (Md.)
American took a 3-2 lead on an Andre Ingram three-pointer 32 seconds into the game and led the rest of the way, improving to 3-1 with an 81-74 home win over Loyola (Md.).

Ingram was just getting started. The senior from Richmond, who had an off night back home on Friday, went on to hit three more treys, and went 10 for 10 at the foul line, finishing with a game-high 22 points.

Those foul shots ate a sign of another big factor in this one. Loyola was called for 32 fouls, sending AU to the line for 48 free throws. The Eagles made 38. That is 17 more made free throws than the 21 Loyola took (they made 14).

Three Loyola players fouled out, including forward Michael Tuck, who finished with 15 points.Gerald Brown led Loyola with 31 points.

American's lead was 15 at the half and swelled to as many as 20 points before Loyola managed to close it to 6 late in the game. With Americsan hitting 10 of 14 free throws down the stretch, Loyola could never get closer.

Derrick Mercer finished with 11 points and 7 assists for AU. Brayden Billbe had 17 points and 5 rebounds. Also in double figures was Arvyda Eitutavicius, who scored 13 before fouling out.
Box score | AP

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