PITTSBURGH — After succeeding as a Cinderella in their last two runs on the NCAA Tournament, Loyola discovered what it’s like when everyone knows your name. The 10-seeded Ramblers fell to Ohio State 54-41 in their first-round game Friday at PPG Paints Arena, bowing out of the tournament with their worst performance of the season. Advertisement Lucas Williamson, whose career began with the FInal Four team in 2018, started out poorly and never recovered, while the No. 7 seeded Buckeyes shrugged off a slow first half to pour it on down the stretch. E.J. Liddell led Ohio State with 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Malaki Branham added 14 points. Advertisement Advertisement Williamson finished with four points, shooting 1-for-10 from the field and 1 of 6 from the free-throw line, finishing a distinguished Loyola career on a down note. [Most read in Sports] Chicago Bears say they will not sign…
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