Halftime Report

After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Loyola Chi. looks much better today on their home court. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Saint Joseph's 34-17.

Loyola Chi. came into the matchup with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Saint Joseph's Hawks @ Loyola Chi. Ramblers

Current Records: Saint Joseph's 13-8, Loyola Chi. 12-8

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Gentile Arena -- Chicago, Illinois
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
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  • Ticket Cost: $4.50

What to Know

We've got another exciting Atlantic 10 matchup on schedule as the Saint Joseph's Hawks and the Loyola Chi. Ramblers are set to tip at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Gentile Arena. The Ramblers have the home-court advantage, but the Hawks are expected to win by 1.5 points.

Last Wednesday, Saint Joseph's didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Duquesne, but they still walked away with a 76-72 victory.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Saint Joseph's to victory, but perhaps none more so than Xzayvier Brown, who almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Erik Reynolds II was another key player, earning 20 points.

Meanwhile, Loyola Chi. fought the good fight in their overtime match against George Mason on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 58-53 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Patriots. The matchup marked the Ramblers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Saint Joseph's win bumped their record up to 13-8. As for Loyola Chi., their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-8.

Everything came up roses for Saint Joseph's against Loyola Chi. in their previous matchup back in January, as the squad secured a 93-57 victory. In that game, Saint Joseph's amassed a halftime lead of 53-29, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Saturday.

Odds

Saint Joseph's is a slight 1.5-point favorite against Loyola Chi., according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1.5-point spread, and stayed right there.


The over/under is 142.5 points.

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Series History

Saint Joseph's has won 6 out of their last 9 games against Loyola Chi..

  • Jan 11, 2025 - Saint Joseph's 93 vs. Loyola Chi. 57
  • Feb 14, 2024 - Loyola Chi. 64 vs. Saint Joseph's 59
  • Jan 13, 2024 - Loyola Chi. 78 vs. Saint Joseph's 75
  • Mar 07, 2023 - Saint Joseph's 72 vs. Loyola Chi. 67
  • Feb 08, 2023 - Saint Joseph's 83 vs. Loyola Chi. 71
  • Jan 14, 2023 - Saint Joseph's 86 vs. Loyola Chi. 55
  • Nov 16, 2019 - Loyola Chi. 85 vs. Saint Joseph's 68
  • Dec 22, 2018 - Saint Joseph's 45 vs. Loyola Chi. 42
  • Nov 18, 2016 - Saint Joseph's 71 vs. Loyola Chi. 57