The Loyola Chicago Ramblers will travel to Carver Arena to take on the Bradley Braves this Wednesday night in College Basketball action.
The Loyola Chicago Ramblers won their 2nd straight game and improved to 18-4 on the season after defeating the Missouri State Bears, 71-62, this past Sunday. Loyola Chicago was outstanding on the offensive end against Missouri State and was able to pull away later after taking a 64-58 lead with 2:54 left in regulation. Loyola Chicago shot 53.1% from the field & 47.1% from beyond the arc while allowing Missouri State to shoot 43.9% from the field & 19.0% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Ramblers was Lucas Williamson who had 19 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, & 1 steal.
On the season, Loyola Chicago is averaging 74.4 ppg on 48.6% shooting from the field. The Ramblers are averaging 9.0 three-pointers per game on 38.4% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Loyola Chicago has been led by Lucas Williamson (13.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.6 apg, 1.2 spg), Braden Norris (10.0 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 4.2 apg, 1.2 spg), Ryan Schwieger (9.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.2 apg), & Aher Uguak (8.7 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.9 apg).
Defensively, Loyola Chicago is holding their opponents to an average of 62.0 ppg on 41.4% shooting from the field. The Ramblers have a rebound margin of 2.2 and a turnover margin of 1.9.
The Bradley Braves improved to 13-11 on the season after defeating the Evansville Purple Aces, 76-41, this past Saturday. Bradley dominated Evansville on both ends of the court throughout the game and had no trouble picking up the victory after taking a 37-19 lead into halftime. Bradley shot 50.0% from the field & 50.0% from beyond the arc while holding Evansville to 27.1% shooting from the field & 26.1% from beyond the arc. Leading the way for the Braves was Ari Boya who had a double-double with 10 points, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, & 2 blocks.
On the season, Bradley is averaging 71.8 ppg on 45.1% shooting from the field. The Braves are averaging 8.1 three-pointers per game on 34.7% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Bradley has been led by Terry Roberts (15.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 4.4 apg, 1.6 spg), Rienk Mast (11.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.3 apg), Ja’Shon Henry (10.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg), & Malevy Leons (10.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.3 apg).
Defensively, Bradley is holding their opponents to an average of 65.3 ppg on 39.4% shooting from the field. The Braves have a rebound margin of 7.0 and a turnover margin of -1.0.
The Ramblers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games, however, are 5-4-1 ATS in their last 10 games. The Braves are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games & 6-3 ATS I their last 9 home games.
Loyola Chicago was able to get revenge against Missouri State after the Bears were able to knock off the Ramblers earlier this season, however, coming off such a big win, I’m expecting a bit of a let down from the Ramblers. Bradley is a solid team that has been led by their defense which ranks 76th in scoring defense, 23rd in defensive FG%, & 20th in rebound margin and as the Braves are an impressive 8-2 at home this season, I think Bradley does enough to keep this one competitive enough to at worst, cover with the points. Good Luck!