NIT: Loyola gets past San Jose State 73-70 — and Bradley also advances with 71-62 win over North Alabama

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Des Watson had 24 points in Loyola’s 73-70 win against San Jose State on Wednesday night in the NIT.

Watson also contributed five rebounds for the Ramblers (23-11). Miles Rubin scored 14 points while going 7 of 8 and 0 of 3 from the free-throw line and added seven rebounds. Jalen Quinn shot 3 of 4 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line to finish with nine points.

The Spartans (15-20) were led by Josh Uduje, who posted 18 points and two steals. Donavan Yap added 16 points and three steals for San Jose State. Sadaidriene Hall finished with 14 points, six rebounds and two steals.

Watson scored 10 points in the first half for Loyola, who led 42-35 at the break. Latrell Davis scored Loyola’s last six points.

Loyola will play San Francisco in the second round on March 23 at 6 p.m.

Bradley 71, North Alabama 62

Darius Hannah led Bradley over North Alabama on Wednesday night with 17 points off of the bench in a 71-62 victory in the NIT.

Bradley (27-8) will play George Mason in the second round on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Hannah also contributed six rebounds for the Braves. Christian Davis scored 13 points and added six rebounds and three blocks. Jaquan Johnson shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 2 for 6 from the line to finish with 11 points, while adding four steals.

The Lions (24-11) were led in scoring by Donte Bacchus, who finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and two steals. Jacari Lane added 12 points.

Bradley led 39-21 at halftime, with Davis racking up 11 points. Hannah scored a team-high 12 points in the final half.

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.