- Matchup: Northern Illinois Huskies vs Loyola Ramblers
- Event Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: Gentile Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Northern Illinois Huskies (2-3) are heading to the Gentile Arena this Friday with the aim of overcoming the Loyola Ramblers (1-4).
In their previous outing, the Northern Illinois Huskies faced UNI, suffering a defeat with a score of 70-57. The Huskies ended with a total of 23 fouls, while UNI recorded 15. They managed to make 6 of their 17 shots from three-point range. UNI achieved a free throw success rate of 66.7%, converting 16 of 24 attempts. Additionally, UNI secured 25 rebounds (5 offensive and 20 defensive), though they did not register any blocks. The game saw UNI collect 15 assists and 11 steals. On the defensive end, Northern Illinois allowed their opponents to shoot 54.5% from the field on 24 of 44 attempts. They also tallied 11 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and securing 5 steals. In terms of rebounding, they gathered 22 boards, with 5 coming from the offensive side. The Huskies made 11 of 16 attempts from the free-throw line, achieving a 68.8% conversion rate. Their shooting from the field stood at 40.4% (19 of 47), and they converted 8 of their 20 three-pointers.
Dylan Ducommun played a significant role in this match, finishing with a field goal percentage of 36.4% and contributing 7 assists. He logged 34 minutes on the court and pulled down 1 rebound, scoring 12 points on 4 of 11 shooting.
Northern Illinois enters this matchup with a record of 2-3 for the season. They are averaging 15.8 turnovers per game and committing 21.2 personal fouls. The team is collecting an average of 31.8 rebounds per game and has accumulated 77 assists this season, placing them 118th in Division 1 for passing stats. The Huskies are hitting 41.7% on 3-point shots (48 out of 115) and 72.9% from the free-throw line. They average 81.4 points per game (154th in the nation) while maintaining a shooting percentage of 48.3% from the floor.
On defense, the Huskies force 13.8 turnovers per game while receiving 20.4 fouls against them. They currently sit 308th in the nation for assists allowed, with 79 given up this season. The Huskies are allowing opponents to shoot 47.6% from the field (136 of 286), surrendering an average of 30.6 rebounds per game. They have a 32.8% opponent shooting percentage from beyond the arc and rank 284th in points allowed per game at 79.8.
In their last game, the Loyola Ramblers fell to Colorado State with a score of 80-67. During the rebound battle, Loyola permitted Colorado State to grab 28 boards (9 offensive). The Ramblers finished the game with a 46.7% shooting rate from three-point range (14 of 30), and they converted 16 of 19 free throw attempts (84.2%). Colorado State managed to shoot 25 of 54 from the floor, finishing at a 46.3% shooting rate. By the end of the game, Loyola recorded 21 of 45 from the field, achieving a 46.7% rate overall, while securing 10 of 27 three-point attempts (37.0%). They converted 15 free throws for a percentage of 68.2%. Colorado State committed 20 fouls during the match, giving the Ramblers 22 free throw opportunities. Additionally, the Ramblers lost possession 13 times, registering 6 steals in the game. Loyola collected a total of 24 rebounds, including 18 on the defensive end and 6 offensively.
Justin Moore was a key contributor for the Ramblers, finishing the contest with 13 points on 3 of 6 shooting (50.0% FG), along with 2 rebounds and 3 assists in 33 minutes of play.
Loyola holds a record of 1-4 for this season. The Ramblers are averaging 17.4 fouls per game and hitting 73.1% from the free-throw line. They accumulate an assist average of 14.2 (ranking 212th in college basketball) while turning the ball over 11.6 times per game. Loyola has amassed a total of 359 points this season (71.8 points per game) and secures an average of 32.2 rebounds per game. However, they are only shooting 40.6% from the field, ranking them 326th nationally.
Defensively, the Ramblers rank 290th in college basketball for points allowed, giving up 80.0 per game. They force 9.8 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 44.4% from the floor (236th in the sport). Opponents have made 41.6% of their three-point attempts against Loyola (52 of 125), and they convert 80.7% of their free throws. Loyola surrenders an average of 15.4 assists and 38.6 rebounds per game, ranking 283rd and 298th in those categories defensively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Back Northern Illinois
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