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Batemon scores 16, Loyola Marymount beats Ohio 65-56

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MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica -- James Batemon scored 16, Jeffery McClendon added 15, making all three of his 3-point attempts, and Loyola Marymount never trailed in a 65-56 win over Ohio in the Jamaica Classic on Sunday night.

The Lions (5-0) pulled away in the middle of the second half, going on a 17-4 run to turn a 32-all tie into a 13-point lead with 8:12 left. Loyola Marymount had its largest lead at 56-42 with 2:37 left.

The Bobcats (2-2) rallied, cutting the deficit to 61-56 on Teyvion Kirk's layup in the final minute.