American visits Loyola (MD) after Rogers’ 20-point game

By Canadian Press on January 12, 2025.

American Eagles (8-9, 2-2 Patriot League) at Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (7-8, 2-2 Patriot League)

Baltimore; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: American plays Loyola (MD) after Matt Rogers scored 20 points in American’s 68-58 win against the Bucknell Bison.

The Greyhounds have gone 4-2 at home. Loyola (MD) is 3-3 in games decided by at least 10 points.

The Eagles are 2-2 against Patriot League opponents. American has a 0-1 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Loyola (MD) averages 6.8 made 3-pointers per game, 1.4 more made shots than the 5.4 per game American allows. American averages 8.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 more made shots on average than the 6.1 per game Loyola (MD) gives up.

The Greyhounds and Eagles face off Monday for the first time in conference play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Milos Ilic is averaging 14.1 points and 8.5 rebounds for the Greyhounds.

Elijah Stephens is averaging 10.2 points and 3.2 assists for the Eagles.

LAST 10 GAMES: Greyhounds: 5-5, averaging 72.4 points, 31.2 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 6.2 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.9 points per game.

Eagles: 5-5, averaging 72.2 points, 29.0 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 6.7 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.6 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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