No. 21 Loyola-Chicago looks for home win vs Northern Iowa
February 27, 2021 GMT
Joseph J. Gentile Center, Chicago; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Loyola of Chicago looks for its eighth straight win over Northern Iowa at Joseph J. Gentile Center. The last victory for the Panthers at Loyola of Chicago was a 58-39 win on Feb. 18, 2015.
FEARLESS FRESHMEN: Northern Iowa’s Austin Phyfe, Bowen Born and Nate Heise have combined to score 44 percent of the team’s points this season and have accounted for 51 percent of all Panthers scoring over the last five games.
SPARKING THE OFFENSE: Cameron Krutwig has either made or assisted on 41 percent of all Loyola of Chicago field goals over the last three games. The senior big man has accounted for 15 field goals and 10 assists in those games.
Indiana St., No. 22 Loyola-Chicago meet in conference play
February 18, 2021 GMT
Joseph J. Gentile Center, Chicago; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: MVC foes meet as Indiana State takes on No. 22 Loyola of Chicago. Indiana State beat Evansville by 14 in its last outing. Loyola of Chicago is coming off a 54-52 win over Valparaiso in its most recent game.
PLENTY OF EXPERIENCE: Senior leadership has been on display for both teams this year. Cameron Krutwig, Lucas Williamson, Aher Uguak, Tate Hall and Marquise Kennedy have combined to account for 61 percent of Loyola of Chicago’s scoring this season including 56 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Indiana State, Tyreke Key, Jake LaRavia and Randy Miller Jr. have collectively scored 51 percent of the team’s points this season, including 55 percent of all Sycamores points over their last five.
CHICAGO Tate Hall had 13 points off the bench to lead Loyola of Chicago to an 88-46 win over Northern Iowa on Sunday, the Ramblers’ eighth consecutive home victory.
Braden Norris and Cameron Krutwig each had 11 points and four assists for Loyola of Chicago (10-3, 5-1 Missouri Valley Conference). Tom Welch had 10 points.
After scoring a season-low 24 points in the first half, Northern Iowa was dominated 49-22 in the second.
Noah Carter had 11 points for the Panthers (3-10, 2-6).
Loyola of Chicago s sweep of Northern Iowa sets up clashes that could define the MVC race. After a midweek trip to winless Valparaiso, the Ramblers play two against Bradley (3-1) next weekend and then two at Missouri State (5-1) the following weekend.
Drake, Loyola-Chicago eye conference win
December 29, 2020 GMT
Joseph J. Gentile Center, Chicago; Wednesday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Drake takes on Loyola of Chicago as both teams look to remain unbeaten in MVC games. Each team has two wins in conference play this season. Drake beat Indiana State by seven on the road in its last outing. Loyola of Chicago is coming off an 86-55 home win over Illinois State in its most recent game.
SUPER SENIORS: Drake has relied heavily on its seniors. Roman Penn, Shanquan Hemphill, D.J. Wilkins and Tremell Murphy have collectively accounted for 55 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 67 percent of all Bulldogs points over the team’s last five games.POTENT PENN: Penn has connected on 40.9 percent of the 22 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 4 of 10 over the last five games. He’s also made 70.4 percent of his foul shots this season.
CHICAGO Cameron Krutwig had 22 points on 11-of-15 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds with seven assists and Loyola of Chicago routed Illinois State 86-55 on Monday night.
Tate Hall had 16 points for Loyola of Chicago (6-2, 2-0 Missouri Valley Conference), which earned its fifth straight home victory. Marquise Kennedy added 11 points and six rebounds.
Josiah Strong tied a career high with 21 points for the Redbirds (3-5, 0-2). DJ Horne added 15 points and six rebounds.
The Ramblers defeated Illinois State 90-60 on Sunday.