The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (8-15) welcome the Navy Midshipmen (16-9), the Patriot League’s best team, to Reitz Arena. The game starts at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
The Greyhounds won a close one over Army 100-99 on Saturday. Jarred Jones had 28 points, seven rebounds, and two steals for Loyola Maryland. The Midshipmen are coming off a tough 58-55 loss to Colgate on Saturday. Tilman Dunbar posted 13 points, three rebounds, and three assists.
Jones has been playing at a high level as of late for the Greyhounds, averaging 17.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 steals, and 0.8 blocks over the last five games.
This will be the second matchup of the season between these two teams. The Midshipmen won the first game 60-52. Will Kelly was a top performer in the victory with four points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and six blocks.
Notes
In its last game, Navy lost by a margin of three points. Loyola Maryland is 4-2 in games decided by a margin of three points or less. Navy has a 1-1 record in close games.
Loyola Maryland averages 69.2 possessions per game, scoring 1.018 points on each possession. While Navy averages fewer possessions per game with 64.5, they score more points per possession with 1.026.
Navy has an average effective field goal percentage of 48.8%. Loyola Maryland is an underachieving 2-10 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
Loyola Maryland attempts an average of 17.0 three pointers per game and Navy attempts 13.0 on average. When the teams attempt at least 20 three pointers, the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds have a subpar 1-5 record while the Navy Midshipmen are undefeated with a 1-0 record.
On average, Loyola Maryland forces a turnover rate of 17.6%. When Navy turns over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a winning 11-7 record.
