The Towson Tigers (6-3) look to extend their five-game winning streak against the struggling Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (1-7) at Reitz Arena. The game starts at 7:30 pm ET on Tuesday, Dec. 8.
The Greyhounds are hoping for a better outcome after their 85-68 loss to Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday. Chancellor Barnard played well for Loyola Maryland, recording 13 points, four rebounds, and three blocks. The Tigers are coming off an 83-61 win against Sacred Heart on Saturday. Timajh Parker-Rivera stood out, accumulating 11 points, six rebounds, and three blocks.
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The Towson Tigers have a defensive rating of 95.3 (ranked 75th), while the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have an offensive rating of 98.8 (ranked 272nd).
The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds average a field goal percentage of 43.1% this season. The Towson Tigers are a winless 0-2 when opponents have a FG% of 43.1% or greater.
The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds and the Towson Tigers both rank higher in average field goal percentage when compared to their effective field goal percentages. Loyola Maryland is 244th and 205th in the nation for eFG% and FG% respectively, while Towson ranks 299th and 258th in these categories.
Towson, the 57th-ranked team in blocked shots, registers an average of 5.0 per game. Loyola Maryland does worse, ranked 221st with 3.0.
When it comes to offensive rebounds, Towson ranks 18th. Loyola Maryland ranks 299th in defensive rebounds.
Opponents have had an average turnover percentage of 19.5% when playing Loyola Maryland this season. Towson is undefeated (4-0) when its TO% is 19.5% or higher.
