Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Illinois State Redbirds
· NCAA Men's Basketball
<span class="badge bg-danger" style="font-size: 1.2em; margin: 5px 0;">Final</span>
50 - 59
50 - 59
Illinois State beats Loyola of Chicago 59-50
After battling to a 27-27 tie at the break, Illinois State (9-7, 2-2 Missouri Valley Conference) opened the second half with a 15-2 run sparked by a Lynch jumper to take control of the game. The Redbirds protected the advantage, outscoring Loyola 32-23 in the final period.
Nick Zeisloft contributed 12 points, while Bobby Hunter and John Jones added 10 apiece for Illinois State, which remains undefeated against in-state teams this season.
Both teams struggled offensively. The Redbirds hit just 22 of 56 (39 percent) from the field and 5 of 20 from beyond the arc. The Ramblers (6-10, 1/3 MVC) fared worse, hitting only 17 of 50 from the field.
Milton Doyle led Loyola with 15 points and eight rebounds.
How can I watch Loyola Chicago vs. Illinois State?
Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 50 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:02 | Joe Crisman made Layup. | 50 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:06 | Bill Clark Steal. | 48 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:07 | Daishon Knight Turnover. | 48 - 59 |
| 2nd 0:15 | Joe Crisman made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Devon Turk. | 48 - 59 |
Statistics
 LUC |
 ILST |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17-50 | FG | 22-56 |
| 34 | Field Goal % | 39 |
| 4-23 | 3PT | 5-20 |
| 17 | Three Point % | 25 |
| 12-13 | FT | 10-17 |
| 92 | Free Throw % | 59 |
| 37 | Rebounds | 34 |
| 6 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 31 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 9 | Assists | 15 |
| 7 | Steals | 10 |
| 1 | Blocks | 3 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 19 | Total Turnovers | 12 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 13 | Points Off Turnovers | 22 |
| 6 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 22 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 19 | Fouls | 15 |
Game Information
Venue: CEFCU Arena
Location: Normal, IL
Attendance: 5,354 | Capacity:
Location: Normal, IL
Attendance: 5,354 | Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | 15-3 | - | 29-6 |
| VCU | 15-3 | - | 28-8 |
| Saint Joseph's | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| Dayton | 12-6 | 3 | 25-12 |
| George Mason | 11-7 | 4 | 23-10 |
| Davidson | 10-8 | 5 | 20-14 |
| Duquesne | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| George Washington | 8-10 | 7 | 19-16 |
| Fordham | 8-10 | 7 | 17-15 |
| Rhode Island | 7-11 | 8 | 16-16 |
| Richmond | 5-13 | 10 | 15-17 |
| La Salle | 5-13 | 10 | 9-23 |
| St. Bonaventure | 4-14 | 11 | 17-17 |
| Loyola Chicago | 4-14 | 11 | 9-24 |
2025-26 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 16-4 | - | 26-6 |
| Bradley | 13-7 | 3 | 21-13 |
| Illinois State | 12-8 | 4 | 23-13 |
| Murray State | 12-8 | 4 | 20-13 |
| UIC | 12-8 | 4 | 19-16 |
| Northern Iowa | 11-9 | 5 | 23-13 |
| Valparaiso | 11-9 | 5 | 18-15 |
| Southern Illinois | 10-10 | 6 | 16-16 |
| Drake | 6-14 | 10 | 14-20 |
| Indiana State | 4-16 | 12 | 11-21 |
| Evansville | 3-17 | 13 | 7-25 |