- Matchup: Loyola Ramblers vs Fordham Rams
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Venue: Rose Hill Gym, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Wednesday, the Fordham Rams (14-12) will aim to overcome the Loyola Ramblers (6-20) at the Rose Hill Gym.
The Loyola Ramblers were defeated by Saint Louis in their previous encounter, with a final score of 86-59. Loyola managed a field goal percentage of 33.9%, converting 20 shots out of 59 attempts, and made 10 of 38 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they succeeded on 9 of 18 attempts, resulting in a conversion rate of 50.0%. Their rebounding effort totaled 25, featuring 5 offensive boards. Additionally, they registered 16 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and tallied 8 steals. Defensively, the Ramblers allowed their opponents to shoot 50.8%, with Saint Louis making 33 of 65 attempts. The Billikens also dished out 23 assists and recorded 7 steals while securing 42 rebounds (9 offensive, 33 defensive) and no blocks. They finished the game with a free-throw success rate of 75.0%, making 6 of 8, and hit 14 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. The Ramblers committed 9 personal fouls, while Saint Louis was called for 15.
Justin Moore stood out with his performance, shooting 57.1% from the field and contributing 3 assists. Over 27 minutes of play, he grabbed 1 rebound and scored 12 points on 4 of 7 shooting.
With a record of 6-20 this season, Loyola is committing an average of 13.0 turnovers per game and 16.6 personal fouls. The team secures 34.2 rebounds per game, totaling 359 assists this season, ranking them 202nd nationally in assists. The Ramblers’ three-point shooting stands at 30.8%, hitting 211 of 684 attempts, and they connect on 66.9% of their free throws. Their scoring average is 67.2 points per game, ranking 341st in the country, and their field goal percentage is 41.8%.
Defensively, Loyola forces 8.6 turnovers per game while committing 17.3 fouls. They rank 335th in college basketball for the total number of assists allowed, having relinquished 421 this year. The Ramblers’ opponents are shooting 44.8% against them (685 of 1,529), and Loyola gives up an average of 33.8 rebounds per game. They allow 38.6% shooting from three-point range and are 290th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (77.9).
In their last match, the Fordham Rams secured a win against Rhode Island, finishing 70-66. Fordham permitted Rhode Island to collect a total of 32 rebounds (7 offensive). They completed 33.3% of their three-point shots, with 8 out of 24 attempts, and converted 16 of 26 attempts from the free-throw line (61.5%). The Rams allowed Rhode Island to shoot 40.4% from the field, hitting 21 of 52 attempts. Fordham finished the game with a shooting percentage of 44.4%, making 24 of 54 field goal attempts, including 8 of 23 from deep (34.8%). They successfully converted 14 free throws at a rate of 60.9%. Rhode Island committed 18 personal fouls, leading to 23 attempts from the charity stripe for the Rams. Fordham coughed up the ball 13 times but forced 10 steals in the game, collecting 30 defensive rebounds alongside 8 offensive boards for a total of 38 rebounds.
Dejour Reaves excelled in this game, hitting 6 out of 15 shots for a field goal percentage of 40.0%, while contributing 5 rebounds. He recorded 19 points in 37 minutes of play, along with 3 assists.
Fordham holds a season record of 14-12. The Rams generate an average of 15.3 personal fouls per game and shoot 69.7% from the free-throw line. They average 14.6 assists per game (ranking 141st in college basketball) and commit 11.5 turnovers per game. On the offensive end, Fordham has accumulated 1,840 points this season, averaging 70.8 points per game, while they grab about 39.3 rebounds each game. Their field goal percentage is at 44.4%, ranking them 231st nationally.
Defensively, the Rams rank 16th in college basketball for points per game allowed, giving up 65.1. They force an average of 11.5 turnovers and allow opponents a shooting percentage of 41.8% (currently ranking 66th nationally). Fordham’s defense permits 34.0% shooting from beyond the arc (203 of 597) and their opponents are converting 69.3% of free-throw attempts. They allow averages of 14.0 assists and 31.3 rebounds per game, ranking 236th and 36th in those defensive metrics.
Who will cover the spread in this NCAA matchup tonight?
Prediction: Back Loyola
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