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Robert Blums pulls up before taking a 3-point shot. (News of Davidson photo)

DAVIDSON, N.C. – In addition to shooting 56.1 percent and drilling 12-of-26 3-pointers, Davidson grabbed control from the start in an 84-64 convincing win over Loyola Chicago Friday evening from inside John M. Belk Arena.

With the victory, the Wildcats improve to 14-9 overall and 6-5 in Atlantic 10 play. The Ramblers fall to 6-19 and 2-10.

Roberts Blums led the way for the 'Cats with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting, while Parker Friedrichsen and Josh Scovens added 15 and 14, respectively. 

Davidson, which shot 63.3 percent in the first 20 minutes, stormed out to a 20-point lead before heading to the half up 47-29. Blums (13) and Scovens (12) combined for 25 points in the period.

The Wildcats, who finished with 17 fast break points, pushed the margin to as many as 24, 66-42, on a Blums' triple with 8:19 to play.

Miles Rubin was the lone bright spot for the Ramblers with 17 points to go along with seven rebounds and three assists.