- Matchup: Loyola Greyhounds vs Towson Tigers
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: SECU Arena, Towson, MD
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Thursday, the Towson Tigers (1-2) will face off against the Loyola Greyhounds (1-2) at SECU Arena, aiming to secure a victory.
The Loyola Greyhounds recently secured a decisive victory against Washington College, finishing 106-64. Loyola showcased a solid 46.6% shooting from the floor (34 of 73) and excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 19 of 42 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 19 out of 23 for an impressive 82.6%. On the boards, the Greyhounds gathered 46 rebounds, including 15 on the offensive end, while also recording 21 assists, forcing 13 turnovers, and achieving 7 steals. Defensively, they limited the opposition to a 34.4% field goal percentage (22 of 64). Washington College managed 13 assists and had 5 steals, securing 25 rebounds (7 offensive, 18 defensive) but failed to register a block. They finished at 50.0% from the free-throw line, converting 10 of 20 attempts, and struggled from deep, hitting just 10 of 36 attempts. Both teams committed 19 fouls.
Leo Ricketts was a standout performer, scoring 28 points on 7 of 13 shooting in 25 minutes of play, albeit without securing any rebounds. He showcased efficient scoring with a field goal percentage of 53.8% and added 1 assist.
This season, Loyola holds a 1-2 record with an average of 73.7 points per game, ranking 249th nationally. They have a shooting efficiency of 38.6% from the field and 37.6% from three-point territory (38 of 101). Their free-throw percentage stands at 68.9%. The Greyhounds average 43.7 rebounds per game and have made 48 assists, placing them 54th in the nation. They commit 12.0 turnovers and 18.7 personal fouls per matchup.
Defensively, Loyola forces 10.7 turnovers per game while giving away 17.3 fouls. They rank 314th in allowing assists, conceding 45 assists this season. Opponents shoot 40.3% against them (75 of 186) and average 37.3 rebounds per game. They limit opponents to a 28.1% success rate on three-point shots and allow an average of 70.7 points per contest, ranking 178th in D-1.
Meanwhile, the Towson Tigers secured a win against LIU with a score of 66-46. Defensively, they allowed LIU 26 rebounds (8 offensive). Towson struggled with their three-point shooting, only converting 3 of 26 attempts (11.5%) but excelled at the free-throw line, making 13 of 18 for a percentage of 72.2%. LIU shot 27.8% from the field, hitting 15 of 54 shots. Towson shot 47.1% from the floor, making 24 of 51 field goal attempts, and showed strength from three-point range, knocking down 6 of 10 shots (60.0%). They capitalized at the free-throw line, achieving a rate of 44.4% by sinking 12 of 27 attempts. The Tigers collected 44 total rebounds, consisting of 31 defensive and 13 offensive boards.
Christian Doerr was pivotal for the Tigers, scoring 10 points on 4 of 5 shooting (80.0%) and pulling down 8 boards while dishing out 7 assists in 30 minutes on the court.
Towson is also 1-2 this season. They commit an average of 20.0 personal fouls per game and convert only 50.7% of their free-throw attempts. The Tigers average just 9.7 assists per game (339th nationally) while committing 14.0 turnovers. Totalling 193 points this season, they average 64.3 points per game and secure 39.0 rebounds per matchup. Offensively, they post a shooting percentage of 40.6%, ranking 291st overall.
Defensively, Towson allows 30.5% on three-point shots (25 of 82) and gives away 79.7% free-throw shooting to opponents. They concede an average of 14.0 assists and 34.3 rebounds per game, ranking 241st and 176th respectively. The Tigers rank 132nd in points allowed per game with an average of 67.3, while forcing 15.3 turnovers per game and permitting teams to shoot 39.4% from the field (135th in the nation).
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back Loyola
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