- Matchup: Princeton Tigers vs Loyola Ramblers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Gentile Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Saturday, the Princeton Tigers (3-7) will visit Gentile Arena to square off against the Loyola Ramblers (2-7).
In their previous game, the Princeton Tigers encountered a close defeat against Monmouth, concluding with a score of 63-58. The Tigers recorded a field goal percentage of 43.1%, converting 22 of 51 attempts, including 8 of 24 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they accomplished 6 of 9 attempts for a 66.7% rate. On the boards, Princeton secured a total of 33 rebounds, including 6 on the offensive end, and delivered 13 assists while committing 9 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. Defensively, the Tigers permitted their opponents to shoot 40.7%, as Monmouth converted 22 of 54 attempts. Monmouth managed 10 assists and tallied 12 steals. They collected 27 rebounds (5 offensive, 22 defensive) and were unable to block any shots. At the free-throw line, Monmouth excelled by hitting 16 of 19 shots for an impressive 84.2%. From long range, they made 3 of their 14 attempts. Princeton was called for 18 fouls, while Monmouth had 10 fouls.
A standout for Princeton was CJ Happy, who achieved 53.8% from the field and provided 4 assists. Playing for 25 minutes, he accumulated 3 rebounds and scored 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting.
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As they head into this matchup, Princeton holds a record of 3-7 this season. The Tigers average 12.9 turnovers per game and have been whistled for 16.8 fouls per contest. As a collective group, they are averaging 34.8 rebounds per game and have dished out a total of 138 assists this season, ranking them 69th in Division I in assists. From three-point range, Princeton is shooting 33.7% (95 of 282) and hitting 66.7% from the free-throw line. They average 70.9 points per game, placing them 306th nationally, while their overall shooting percentage stands at 42.4%.
On defense, the Tigers force 11.2 turnovers per game while drawing 17.7 fouls. Currently, they rank 311th in allowing assists to opponents, having surrendered 132 assists this season. The defensive stats show that Princeton allows a shooting percentage of 46.3% (260 of 561) and secures 34.8 rebounds per game. Their opponents are connecting on 32.1% of three-point attempts, placing Princeton 221st in Division I for points allowed per game (75.4).
In their latest matchup, the Loyola Ramblers claimed victory with a score of 83-72 against Central Michigan. They recorded a total of 28 rebounds, including 20 defensive and 8 offensive boards. The Ramblers turned the ball over just 7 times while securing 6 steals. Central Michigan incurred 22 fouls, allowing Loyola to shoot from the charity stripe 33 times, where they converted 23 shots at a percentage of 69.7%. From three-point range, Loyola hit 6 out of 21 attempts (28.6%). Overall, the Ramblers finished the game with a 50.0% field goal percentage (27 of 54). In contrast, Central Michigan succeeded on 27 of 52 shots for a shooting percentage of 51.9%. The Ramblers shot 35.7% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 14 attempts, and they made 13 of 17 from the free-throw line (76.5%). Defensively, Loyola allowed Central Michigan to grab 24 rebounds (4 offensive).
Justin Moore emerged as a key player for the Ramblers, scoring 21 points with a field goal percentage of 41.7% (5 of 12) and contributing 1 rebound and 4 assists in 33 minutes of play.
Loyola enters this contest with a 2-7 overall record. They average 15.7 fouls per game while successfully converting 70.1% at the free-throw line. As for assists, they average 13.8, ranking 219th in Division I, and they commit 12.3 turnovers per game. So far this season, the Ramblers have totaled 603 points, averaging 67.0 points per game, while collecting 32.7 rebounds per contest. In terms of shooting, Loyola is hitting 41.3% from the field, which places them 323rd nationally.
On defense, the Ramblers are ranked 227th in points allowed per game, conceding 75.9. They force 8.8 turnovers per game while allowing shooters to connect on 44.8% of their attempts, ranking 248th nationally. Loyola’s defense permits 40.0% shooting from beyond the arc (88 of 220) and allows 78.0% from the free-throw line. They also permit 15.7 assists and 35.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 304th and 202nd in the nation, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Loyola
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