The Loyola Greyhounds recently faced off against Navy and secured a hard-fought victory with a final score of 74-70. Loyola displayed impressive offensive prowess in the game, with a 45.7% field goal percentage and nine successful three-point shots out of 19 attempts. Their free-throw accuracy stood at an impressive 79.3%. The Greyhounds dominated the boards, grabbing 39 rebounds, 15 of which were on the offensive end. Additionally, Loyola recorded 14 assists, forced three turnovers, and registered one steal during the game.
On the defensive end, Loyola limited Navy to a 39.3% shooting percentage from the field, with Navy making 22 of their 56 attempts. Navy managed 10 assists and six steals in the contest, while also collecting 21 rebounds. Notably, Loyola committed 28 fouls during the game, compared to Navy's 22 fouls.
One standout player for Loyola in this matchup was Deon Perry, who delivered a stellar performance, scoring 30 points on 8-of-17 shooting. Perry also contributed with seven rebounds and two assists, showcasing his all-around abilities on the court.
As of the current season, Loyola has a record of 4-17. They average 65.3 points per game and maintain a field goal percentage of 43.6%. On the defensive end, they force an average of 10.2 turnovers per game and commit 16.4 fouls per game. Loyola's performance beyond the arc stands at 34.5%, and they shoot 62.3% from the free-throw line.
On the other side, the Bucknell Bison recently secured a 66-56 victory against Army. Bucknell demonstrated their scoring ability, shooting 41.7% from the field and converting 9 of 23 three-point attempts (39.1%). At the free-throw line, they achieved a solid 71.4% success rate. Bucknell displayed a strong defensive performance, limiting Army to a 33.3% shooting percentage, with Army making 19 of their 57 field goal attempts.
Jack Forrest played a pivotal role for the Bucknell Bison in this game, contributing 17 points and six rebounds in his 29 minutes on the court. Forrest showcased his scoring ability and efficiency, shooting 50.0% from the field.
Bucknell has compiled an 8-13 record in the current season, with an offensive performance that includes a field goal percentage of 43.2% and an average of 65.7 points per game. On defense, they force opponents into an average of 10.1 turnovers per game and commit 17.2 fouls per game. Bucknell's three-point shooting stands at 35.1%, and they have a 75.1% success rate from the free-throw line.
