DAVIDSON, N.C. — Loyola Chicago lost Friday night’s rematch against Davidson, 84-64, as the Ramblers continued to struggle in Atlantic 10 Conference play.
Loyola Chicago suffered a 20-point loss to Davidson, falling to 6-19 overall and 2-10 in A-10 play.
- Miles Rubin was the only Loyola player to score in double figures, finishing with 17 points.
- Davidson’s strong shooting and ability to capitalize on turnovers proved decisive.
- Loyola will return home to face Saint Louis on February 13th.
The Ramblers fell behind early, letting Davidson jump to a 7-4 lead before the first media timeout. Davidson continued its hot shooting, extending its lead with a 7-0 run that forced a Loyola timeout.
Parker Friedrichsen led Davidson’s offensive charge, hitting three consecutive three-pointers as the Wildcats built a 20-point advantage. Loyola’s bench attempted to spark a comeback, with Daniil Glazkov scoring five straight points and Nic Anderson adding a three-pointer. Xavier Amos and Rubin also contributed late in the first half, but Davidson maintained a comfortable lead, going into halftime ahead 47-29.
The second half saw Davidson maintain control, despite a slightly improved offensive rhythm from Loyola. Rubin scored the first points of the half for the Ramblers, but Davidson quickly pushed its lead back to 21. The Wildcats ultimately secured the victory, 84-64, after leading by as many as 24 points.
Inside the Box Score
Miles Rubin led the Ramblers with 17 points, shooting 8-for-11 from the field, and added seven rebounds and three blocks. Daniil Glazkov contributed nine points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Joshua Ola-Joseph recorded five points, seven rebounds, and three assists. Nic Anderson, Deywilk Tavarez, Alexander Richardson, and Caleb Reese each added five points off the bench.
Davidson’s fast-break points (17) significantly outpaced Loyola’s (3), and the Wildcats also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 23 points off of them compared to Loyola’s 6.
Up Next
Loyola Chicago will return to Gentile Arena on February 13th to face Saint Louis at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Time.news based this report on information provided by Loyola Ramblers Athletics.
