- Matchup: American Eagles vs Loyola Greyhounds
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Reitz Arena, Baltimore, MD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The American Eagles (13-8) are set to visit Reitz Arena on Wednesday, aiming to secure a win against the Loyola Greyhounds (7-14).
In their previous game, the American Eagles triumphed over Holy Cross with a score of 76-67. The Eagles showcased a strong performance with a field goal success rate of 50.8% (30 out of 59) and hit 6 of 20 from three-point range. From the free-throw line, they converted 10 of 12 attempts, yielding an impressive 83.3%. They secured 27 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and assisted on 11 baskets while forcing 12 turnovers and recording 8 steals. On the defensive side, American allowed their opponents to shoot at a rate of 44.2% (23 of 52). Holy Cross provided 10 assists and managed 4 steals. Additionally, Holy Cross amassed 25 rebounds (4 offensive, 21 defensive) and registered no blocks. They fared well at the free-throw line, achieving 85.7% accuracy (12 of 14) and made 9 of 20 from beyond the arc. Both teams committed 15 fouls.
Madden Collins stood out in this contest, scoring 20 points on 8 of 13 shooting. He played 27 minutes and collected 5 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 61.5% and adding 2 assists.
American enters this matchup with a season record of 13-8. The team averages 76.4 points per game (ranking 189th nationally), with a shooting percentage of 45.9%. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 33.7% (187 of 555) and maintain a free-throw percentage of 76.1%. As a unit, the Eagles average 32.5 rebounds per game and have accumulated 292 assists this season, ranking 184th in the nation for team assists. They turn the ball over 11.3 times per game and average 18.5 personal fouls.
On defense, the Eagles force their opponents into 13.6 turnovers per game while committing 17.4 personal fouls. They rank 125th among Division 1 teams in assists allowed, giving up 258 for the season. The Eagles allow opponents a shooting percentage of 45.3% (513 of 1,132) and concede an average of 34.5 rebounds per game. They permit 32.5% shooting from three-point range and rank 124th in college basketball in points allowed per game (71.7).
In their most recent outing, the Loyola Greyhounds claimed a victory over Bucknell, finishing the game at 67-62. When it comes to rebounding, Loyola allowed Bucknell to secure 27 boards, including 8 offensive. Loyola struggled from beyond the arc, making only 22.2% of their attempts (6 of 27) and shot 72.7% from the free-throw line, converting 8 of 11 tries. Bucknell posted a field goal success rate of 40.7% (24 of 59) against Loyola, which shot 41.7% (20 of 48) overall. From three-point range, Loyola was only able to make 7 of 25 attempts (28.0%) but succeeded at the free-throw line at a rate of 90.9%. Bucknell committed 17 fouls, which allowed the Greyhounds to take 22 free-throw attempts. Loyola turned the ball over 14 times while making 3 steals in total. They collectively grabbed 26 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive boards, bringing their total to 33 for the game.
Braeden Speed contributed significantly for the Greyhounds, netting 24 points in 31 minutes, alongside 1 assist. He achieved a shooting efficiency of 53.8% by making 7 of 13 attempts and added 5 rebounds.
Loyola currently stands at 7-14 for the season. The Greyhounds average 17.0 personal fouls per game and connect on 67.4% of their free-throw attempts. They record an average of 13.9 assists per game, ranking 208th nationally, and turn the ball over 12.2 times per game. So far, they have accumulated 1,571 points (averaging 74.8 per game) and collect 35.7 rebounds each contest. In terms of offensive efficiency, Loyola is shooting 43.8% from the floor, positioning them 268th in college basketball.
Defensively, the Greyhounds rank 251st in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 76.4. They force opponents into 11.1 turnovers per game and allow a shooting percentage of 46.7% (ranking 314th). Loyola’s defense permits 32.3% shooting from beyond the arc (151 of 467), while opponents convert 72.7% of their free-throw attempts. They average 15.1 assists and 34.6 rebounds allowed per game, ranking 299th and 190th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA match against the spread?
Recommendation: Back American
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