Loyola Chicago Beats West Georgia 76-53
Loyola Chicago handed University of West Georgia a 76-53 loss at Gentile Arena, ending the Wolves' two-game road trip through Chicago.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball
Loyola Chicago defeated University of West Georgia 76-53 on Thursday night at Gentile Arena in Chicago. The result concluded UWG's two-game road trip through the city.
Why it matters
The loss closes a difficult early-season road stretch for University of West Georgia, which must now regroup before its next game. For Chicago basketball fans, the win adds to Loyola Chicago's early-season record at home.
Lou Hutchinson set a career high with 16 points on 50 percent field goal shooting, while Kenneth Chime tied his career high with 14 points and four offensive rebounds. Loyola Chicago closed the game on a 19-7 run after leading 42-29 at halftime.
The players
Lou Hutchinson
Hutchinson is a University of West Georgia guard who recorded a career-high 16 points in the loss to Loyola Chicago.
Kenneth Chime
Chime is a University of West Georgia forward who tied his career high with 14 points and grabbed four offensive rebounds in the game.
Jaso Schofield
Schofield is a Loyola Chicago guard who led all scorers at halftime with 12 points.
The details
Loyola Chicago opened on a 10-0 run and applied pressure with double teams and aggressive defense on UWG's ball handlers. UWG cut the deficit to single digits after Hutchinson knocked down a deep mid-range jumper.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026: Loyola Chicago defeats UWG 76-53 at Gentile Arena.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: UWG hosts UNC Asheville in its home opener at 7 p.m. in Carrollton.
Season Trajectory
The 76-53 win gives Loyola Chicago an early marker in its 2026-27 campaign, as the program looks to build on its home-court results. For University of West Georgia, the loss ends a two-game Chicago road trip and sets up its November 11 home opener against UNC Asheville.
West Georgia fans can catch the Wolves' next game at home against UNC Asheville on November 11 at 7 p.m. For fantasy managers, Hutchinson's career-high 16 points could signal expanded offensive usage for the UWG guard going forward.
The takeaway
Early-season road results often shape how a team approaches its home schedule, and UWG will look to convert its next home game into momentum. Fans tracking the program can follow the Wolves' November 11 opener against UNC Asheville for the next measure of progress.
What happens next
University of West Georgia hosts UNC Asheville in its home opener on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. in Carrollton.
Further reading
For more on the local teams, see Basketball coverage across the Chicago area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Times-Georgian.
