Jan 5, 2004

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CLEVELAND (AP) - Demetrius Williams had 22 points, 14 rebounds and sparked a late 13-3 run with a three-point play, leading Loyola of Chicago over Cleveland State 90-83 Monday night.

Terrance Whiters led the Ramblers (6-5, 2-0 Horizon League) with 23 points and Paul McMillan added 21.

Omari Westley scored a career-high 30 points and also had 13 rebounds for the Vikings (4-9, 0-2). Jermaine Robinson had 21 points for Cleveland State and reserve Percell Coles added 18 - 15 on 5-of-13 3-point shooting.

Williams' three-point play with 8:12 remaining snapped a 70-70 tie and started the run that gave the Ramblers an 83-73 lead.

Cleveland State pulled to 86-82 when Coles made a 3-pointer with 58 seconds to play, but McMillan and Williams each made two free throws to put Loyola ahead by eight.