NCAAB

Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Murray State Racers

· Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic - 7th Place Game

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6-6, 4-1 Home

Murray State Racers play the Loyola Chicago Ramblers

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Loyola Chicago Ramblers (9-3) vs. Murray State Racers (6-6, 1-1 MVC)

Honolulu; Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. EST

Ramblers -1.5; over/under is 138.5

BOTTOM LINE: Murray State plays Loyola Chicago in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Racers have a 5-5 record against non-conference oppponents. Murray State has a 1-1 record in one-possession games.

The Ramblers have a 9-3 record in non-conference play. Loyola Chicago averages 17.5 assists per game to lead the A-10, paced by Justin Moore with 5.3.

Murray State's average of 7.8 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.8 more made shots on average than the 7.0 per game Loyola Chicago allows. Loyola Chicago averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.3 more made shots on average than the 5.0 per game Murray State allows.

TOP PERFORMERS: Jacobi Wood is averaging 13.8 points and 5.3 assists for the Racers.

Francis Nwaokorie is averaging 7.4 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Ramblers.

LAST 10 GAMES: Racers: 5-5, averaging 74.6 points, 31.2 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points per game.

Ramblers: 7-3, averaging 77.0 points, 33.2 rebounds, 17.5 assists, 6.8 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 65.7 points.

How can I watch Loyola Chicago vs. Murray State?

  • TV Channel: Loyola Chicago at Murray State 2021 College Basketball, week 8, is broadcasted on ESPNU.
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Matchup Prediction

Murray State: 45.9%
Loyola Chicago: 54.1%
*According to ESPN's Basketball Power Index

Statistics

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L2 Streak L4
78.0 Points Per Game 77.3
46.8 Field Goal % 45.8
34.7 Three Point % 35.8
37.8 Rebounds Per Game 35.1
17.5 Assists Per Game 12.8
4.5 Blocks Per Game 3.4
7.1 Steals Per Game 7.3
0.4 Team Turnovers Per Game 0.5
12.3 Total Turnovers Per Game 12.1
66.2 Points Against 69.2

Game Information

Stan Sheriff Center

Location: Honolulu, HI
Capacity:

2024-25 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
St. Bonaventure 0-0 - 12-1
Rhode Island 0-0 - 11-1
George Washington 0-0 - 11-2
Dayton 0-0 - 10-3
VCU 0-0 - 10-3
Davidson 0-0 - 9-3
Loyola Chicago 0-0 - 9-3
Saint Joseph's 0-0 - 8-4
George Mason 0-0 - 8-4
Fordham 0-0 - 8-5
La Salle 0-0 - 8-5
Saint Louis 0-0 - 6-6
Richmond 0-0 - 5-7
Massachusetts 0-0 - 5-8
Duquesne 0-0 - 4-8

2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings

TEAM CONF GB OVER
Indiana State 2-0 - 8-4
Drake 1-0 0.5 11-0
Bradley 1-0 0.5 10-2
Belmont 1-0 0.5 9-3
Northern Iowa 1-0 0.5 7-5
Murray State 1-1 1 6-6
Illinois State 0-1 1.5 8-4
UIC 0-1 1.5 7-4
Missouri State 0-1 1.5 7-5
Valparaiso 0-1 1.5 7-5
Southern Illinois 0-1 1.5 5-7
Evansville 0-1 1.5 3-9
Full Standings

Loyola Chicago Last 5

Date OPP Result
vs USF USF W 74-72
vs SF SF L 76-66
vs CAN CAN W 72-60
vs OAK OAK L 72-71
vs COFC COFC L 77-68

Murray State Last 5

Date OPP Result
vs EVAN W 63-61
vs SEMO W 73-53
@ WKU L 81-76 OT
@ INST L 84-74
vs NEB L 66-49