Loyola University Maryland pulled off a significant upset, defeating Lafayette 68-54, with Emmett Adair scoring 26 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. This victory was a notable achievement, considering Lafayette's NET ranking of 316, just 18 spots ahead of Loyola University Maryland's ranking of 334. The 14-point margin of victory exceeded the predicted margin of 0.9 points, showcasing Loyola University Maryland's impressive performance. Loyola Maryland's record improved to 10-16, while Lafayette fell to 8-18.
Emmett Adair's 26 Points Marked a Season-High for Loyola University Maryland
The Loyola University Maryland Greyhounds dominated the first half, outscoring the Lafayette Leopards 40-29. Lafayette's Andrew Phillips led his team with 19 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the strong start by Loyola University Maryland. The second half saw Lafayette attempt to mount a comeback, but Loyola Maryland held strong, scoring 28 points to Lafayette's 25. The Greyhounds' Braeden Speed contributed 13 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Jordan Stiemke added 13 points. Lafayette's Mark Butler scored 10 points and dished out 5 assists, and Ryan Pettit chipped in with 8 points and 5 rebounds. The 14-point margin of victory marked a significant upset, with Loyola University Maryland winning by a larger margin than predicted.
Emmett Adair led the way for Loyola University Maryland, scoring 26 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Braeden Speed and Jordan Stiemke also had strong games, with Speed scoring 13 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 7 assists, and Stiemke adding 13 points. For Lafayette, Andrew Phillips was the top performer, scoring 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Mark Butler and Ryan Pettit also contributed, with Butler scoring 10 points and dishing out 5 assists, and Pettit chipping in with 8 points and 5 rebounds. Adair's 26 points marked a game-high, and his 9 rebounds were just 2 shy of the game-high 11 rebounds grabbed by both Phillips and Speed.
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Loyola University Maryland outscored Lafayette 40-29 in the first half, setting the tone for the rest of the game. The Greyhounds shot 44.7% from the field, while Lafayette shot 38.5%. Loyola University Maryland also outrebounded Lafayette 41-36, with Braeden Speed and Andrew Phillips leading the way with 11 and 11 rebounds, respectively. The Greyhounds committed 12 turnovers, while Lafayette committed 15. Loyola University Maryland's 68 points marked a season-high in points scored against Lafayette, and their 14-point margin of victory was their largest against the Leopards in 5 years.
The CHD Scout predicted Loyola University Maryland to win by 0.9 points, and while the predicted winner was correct, the margin of victory was significantly larger than expected. The actual margin of 14 points exceeded the predicted margin, showcasing Loyola University Maryland's strong performance. The predicted score was 73-74, but the actual score was 68-54, with Loyola University Maryland holding Lafayette to 14 points below their predicted score. The CHD Scout's correct prediction of the winner marked its 10th correct prediction in the last 15 games.
This victory marked a Quadrant 4 win for Loyola University Maryland, and a Quadrant 4 loss for Lafayette. With a current NET ranking of 334, Loyola University Maryland's resume received a significant boost from this upset victory. Lafayette, with a current NET ranking of 316, saw their resume take a hit from this loss. The 14-point margin of victory marked a significant upset, and will likely impact the NET rankings of both teams. Loyola University Maryland's record improved to 10-16, while Lafayette fell to 8-18, and the Greyhounds' quad record now stands at 1-5 in Quadrant 4 games.
Loyola University Maryland's next game is scheduled for February 15th against the Army Black Knights, while Lafayette's next game is scheduled for February 14th against the Boston University Terriers. Both teams want to build on their recent performances, with Loyola University Maryland seeking to continue their winning ways and Lafayette seeking to bounce back from this upset loss.